If you are a UConn student who identifies as neurodiverse, consider joining this new Microsoft Teams community along with other neurodiverse students at UConn!
The goal of this community is to build a network of support for students to share …
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Students with disabilities who are beginning the job search process would be advised to read the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at https://www.ada.gov/. The ADA states “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gives federal civil …
The Wells Fargo Diverse Pathways Forum is designed for current sophomores who are interested in the financial services industry (investment banking, sales & trading, corporate banking, and commercial real estate). During the forum, you will have the chance to hear …
As a job or internship seeker, there are so many ways to evaluate a company’s commitment to diversity. A common suggestion is to look at the company’s website or social media accounts, but sometimes it can be hard to know …
If you have been diagnosed with depression and are curious about how it might impact your experience in the workforce, you are not alone.
In 2014, a survey called the Impact of Depression at Work Audit was conducted by the …
UConn students are invited to participate in a survey, Identity and Career Development, conducted by the Center for Career Development.
The Center for Career Development is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all UConn students feel comfortable utilizing our …
In many ways, there’s a lot to thank UConn’s Center for Students with Disabilities for when it came to me eventually finding my way to my current full-time job. Particularly with the assistance of Associate Director Christine Wenzel, her department …
Imagine how a child who uses a wheelchair feels during school recess when no one plays with them or when they’re left behind during a fire drill.
Imagine how parents feel when their child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is …
Lindsey Runkel, a 2019 graduate of the Certificate Entry into Nursing Program at UConn’s Stamford Campus, was hired within weeks of graduation by Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. Lindsey began her tenure at Yale New Haven Hospital …
For those with disabilities, finding the right employer and a suitable job can be difficult. While disability awareness and the availability of workplace accommodations continues to grow, it can be challenging to decide where to begin your job search. You …
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