Students with disabilities and neurodiversity offer valuable perspectives that enhance both college life and future careers. This page provides practical tips, resources, and support to help you prepare for the workforce, join student organizations, and pursue your career goals with confidence.
Knowing your rights and career options turns uncertainty into confidence. Being informed empowers you to take control of your future and make confident decisions.
Your primary hub for academic success. Connect with IUB's AES office to secure formal accommodations (like extended testing time or assistive technology) that ensure you have equal access to your education at IU.
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A clear breakdown of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Use this to understand your legal protections against discrimination and your rights as an employee.
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Created for students at IU Bloomington, this step-by-step action guide prepares you for career success with yearly benchmarks to complete each year of college to build experience and prepare you for the workforce.
See mapBuilding a network fosters a sense of belonging and can open doors to career opportunities.
Join a community of peers, faculty, and staff dedicated to making campus more inclusive. It’s a great space for advocacy and finding support from those who share similar lived experiences
The central directory for all IU student organizations. Use this to find clubs where you can build leadership skills and social connections in a low-pressure environment.
IRCA provides tools for self-advocacy and helps you navigate the transition from student life to independent adulthood.
DREAM is a national online disability cultural center connecting and supporting students to become leaders and agents of change on their campuses. The student-led organization strives to empower students with disabilities to work for campus and national change, encourage the development of disability culture and peer support, and advance the study of disabilities within academia.
A college degree is just one part of career readiness. Having a network of resources, people, and inclusive partners can propel your path.
| Resource | How it helps you |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis based internship program specifically for students with physical disabilities, focusing on equitable pay and long-term independence. |
| A holistic training and internship program that focuses on empowering neurodivergent young adults through a supportive "cohort" model. |
| A recruitment and referral program that connects students with disabilities to federal and private-sector employers nationwide. |
A job platform where you can see necessary accommodations provided before you apply, taking the guesswork out of the job hunt. | |
| Connects high-achieving students with disabilities to scholarships and "early access" recruitment events with global corporations. | |
| Provides one-on-one mentorship and access to a national disability-inclusion conference to help you build professional confidence. | |
| Specialized support and resources for neurodivergent job seekers to help you find employers who have neurodiversity training programs. |
Skills like interviewing, resume writing, and salary negotiation aren’t instinctive—they’re learned. Practicing these now will help you build confidence and show up prepared when opportunities arise.
If you need support to perform your job effectively, you have a legal right to reasonable accommodations.
Quick Tip: If you're wondering when or how to "disclose" a disability to an employer, consider scheduling a 1-on-1 meeting with a career coach to practice the conversation!
Make a career coaching appointment on Handshake or email Angela Martin, at Career Exploration & Student Employment, aoshepar@iu.edu.
