Students with Disabilities

We’re committed to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where we can get to know youyour identities, experiences, and how they shape your career journey and aspirations. As someone with a disability, you may find that your identity influences how you explore career paths, tell your story, evaluate opportunities, or decide whether to accept a job or internship offer. This online resource is here to help you reflect on those considerations and make informed decisions as you navigate your unique path toward meaningful professional fulfillment.


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Understanding Your Rights

The ADA is a core standard for disability in the workplace.

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Finding Opportunities

Explore disability-inclusive job boards!

Celebrating 2025’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Iowa

Iowa Workforce Development

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), taking place in October, serves an important time to celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities and the programs that make their success possible in today’s workforce.

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For new grads, landing a job may be hard. Navigating the workplace may be harder.

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Colleges are rewriting career services for a generation that prioritizes mental health and well-being.

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What TV’s Severance Can Teach Leaders About Employee Mental Health and Engagement

Imagine walking into work and suddenly forgetting everything about your personal life—no memories of family, friends, or even what you love doing outside the office. Now, imagine leaving work and having no recollection of what you actually did all day. …

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Resources

Job Accommodation Network

The leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

Striving for Mental Health Excellence in the Workplace

CEOs Advancing Health Equity is a group of executives from some of the nation’slargest non-governmental, nonprofit organizations who joined …

What is a disability-friendly organization?

The 2025 Disability Index Report highlights tangible ways participating companies are actively including people with disabilities in the workforce and …

Build Skills

LinkedIn Learning courses are available to all current students.  For Alumni Access please visit LinkedIn Learning to start an account.

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