Disability Career & Employment Resources
University Resources
University Career Center
The University Career Center educates students through the exploration of career interests, values, and skills. Dedicated and collaborative coaching, programming, and events allow students to enter the working-world prepared to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse and global community.
University Career Center
Ulmer Career Management Center
The Ulmer Career Management Center is a state-of-the-art resource connecting local, regional, and international employers with high-potential College of Business students and alumni. It houses interview and study rooms, conference rooms, a communications lab, and a recruiter lounge.
Ulmer Career Management Center
Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services
Supports students, graduates and alumni of the Speed School of Engineering, and employers interested in hiring Speed engineers for co-op, intern, part-time and full-time positions.
Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services
Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS)
The Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS) project is a Department of Labor (DoL) grant that focuses on advancing the regional economic wellbeing through apprenticeship development and expansion in three, critical H-1B industries: advanced manufacturing, healthcare and information technology.
Modern Apprenticeship Pathways to Success (MAPS)
Community Resources
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) assists Kentuckians with disabilities to achieve suitable employment and independence. We recognize and respect the contribution of all individuals as a necessary and vital part of a productive society.
Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Center for Accessible Living Employment Services
Local organization serving Kentuckiana that provides access to vocation resources and support for individuals with disabilities.
Center for Accessible Living Employment Services
National Resources
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Site that answers questions related to workplace accommodations as stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Job Accommodation Network
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Government entity that monitors enforcement of ADA and workplace discrimination.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
National Business and Disability Council
Information for employers looking to integrate individuals with disabilities into the workplace; also provides links to job seekers to post resumes and view job opportunities.
National Business and Disability Council
National Arts & Disability Center (NADC)
List of organizations, both public and private, that serve people with disabilities.
National Arts & Disability Center
National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN)
Organization that supports leadership development for youth with disabilities, ages 16-28.
National Youth Leadership Network
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)
Clearinghouse for information about employment for youth with disabilities.
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability
Accommodations for ETS Tests (GRE, PRAXIS, TOEFL, AP, SAT)
We Connect Now
Website that provides information on issues in higher education, employment, laws, and current events that affect students with disabilities.
We Connect Now
Online Job Boards
Disabled Person
Job Access
Getting Hired
Hireds
One More Way
Professional Organizations for Persons with Disabilities
Disabled Businessperson Association
Disabled Businessperson Association
Disabled Teachers Network
Society of Physicians with Disabilities
Society of Physicians with Disabilities
Exceptional Nurse
Association that supports the recruitment, training, and support of nurses with disabilities.
Exceptional Nurse
International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers
Global networking site for artists with disabilities.
International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers