Disability Inclusion Work Progression Self-Assessments |
The 2019 Careers for Students With Disabilities Task Force developed self-assessments by which career services and employers can gauge the progression of their work to include individuals with disabilities. The task force also developed a tool for use with students to help them navigate the process. |
Glossary of Terms |
The 2019 Careers for Students With Disabilities Task Force identified a variety of institutions engaged in best practices and promising practices related to students with disabilities. |
Students With Disabilities: Career Services Best Practices |
The 2019 Careers for Students With Disabilities Task Force identified a variety of institutions engaged in best practices and promising practices related to students with disabilities. |
Students With Disabilities: Employer Best Practices |
The 2019 Careers for Students With Disabilities Task Force identified a variety of organizations engaged in best practices and promising practices related to students with disabilities. |
Considerations for Starting a Neurodiverse Hiring Program |
Key aspects of building an effective neurodiverse hiring program are having a sustained supply of candidates and getting buy in from within. |
Key Strategies for Boosting Disability Recruiting |
There are several common missteps or “missed steps” that employers make in terms of recruiting students who are differently abled. |
Supporting Students With Disabilities in Their Job Searches |
Collaboration among campus offices is a critical aspect in supporting students with disabilities during their search for employment. |
Microsoft’s Autism Inclusive Hiring Program Addresses Candidate Needs |
Microsoft’s Autism Hiring Program increases the diversity of the company’s work force, and recognizes the untapped potential and technical skills among people with autism and their value as employees and innovators. |
PPL Effort Focuses on Candidates With Autism |
Adults with autism could offer sought-after skills in a grossly untapped talent pool for industries that are facing a shrinking well of talented, skilled workers. |
Targeted Efforts, BRGs Boost PPL’s Diversity, Engagement |
Among PPL’s diversity and engagement efforts are focusing on creating diverse applicant pools and developing a strong business resource group model. |
Transparency a Key Element of Recruiting Students on the Autism Spectrum |
Janine Rowe of RIT offers some insight into the strengths and challenges of students on the autism spectrum, and provides tips for recruiting and onboarding these students. |
Autism Spectrum Disorders on the Rise |
Career services and university recruiting professionals need to plan to meet the needs of students with autism spectrum disorder. |
Career Advising Students With Asperger's Syndrome |
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of college and university students disclosing a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome. Several assumptions have been made as to why there is an increase, most of which revolve around greater access to resources, improved diagnostics, and an overall higher prevalence of Asperger's in the general population. |
Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: Start With Small Wins |
When creating a culture of diversity and inclusion in career services, Shelagh Saenz of the University of Michigan School of Public Health recommends taking small actionable steps to build momentum, increase your center’s reputation, and gain allies. |
Developing Cross-Campus Partnerships a Key to Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum |
To better understand the needs of the students at your school on the autism spectrum, career services practitioners should connect with the disability services office, recommends Janine Rowe of RIT. |
Disclosure of a Disability in a Job Interview |
Even after 20 years of antidiscrimination laws and the low cost of reasonable accommodations, in the United States, qualified applicants with disabilities have lower rates of employment than the general population. This discrimination exists throughout all levels of income and education. |
Diversity & Inclusion Practices (Videos) |
Through videos, career services and URR professionals share the activities, processes, and practices their organizations and institutions have implemented to promote diversity and inclusion. |
Landmark’s Approach Provides Support to Students With Autism |
Landmark College’s strengths-based model gives students with autism the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. |
Overcoming the Lack of Communication and Information About Disability Services |
During the NACE 60th Anniversary Innovation Challenge, a team that addressed the challenges of engaging, providing information to, and recruiting students with disabilities mapped out a series of events that would help overcome the lack of communication and information about disability services. |
Changes to Section 503: Impact on Higher Education and Opportunities for College Students and Recent Graduates With Disabilities |
Changes to Section 503 will encourage employers to be more inclusive and increase the hiring of people with disabilities. Career services should know how these changes will affect their students during the job-search process in order to advise them effectively. |
Federal Agencies to Increase Hiring of Disabled Workers |
A final rule from the EEOC requires federal agencies to take steps to increase the number of employees with disabilities in their work forces. |
OFCCP Offers Section 503 Focused Review Guidance |
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently made further guidance about its Section 503 focused reviews available. |
Hiring Employees With Disabilities |
With focus and effort, Walgreen’s was able to surpass the new federal regulations that encourage federal contractors to achieve a goal of 7 percent representation of employees with disabilities. |
Benchmarks: Diversity Recruiting Efforts, Target Groups |
While the percentage of employers with a formal diversity recruiting effort has fluctuated since 2008, that percentage dropped significantly this year. |
Sample Presentation: Managing a Neurodiverse Workforce |
This presentation, provided courtesy of Landmark College, examines the benefits of a neurodiverse work force, describes best management and hiring practices, and provides information about workplace accommodations. |
Individuals With Disabilities: Resources |
This list, compiled by the 2019 Careers for Students With Disabilities Task Force, offers information about and links to a variety of resources. |