Resources for Students with Disabilities

91��ɫ's Career Centre offers a range of services and events which are open to all 91��ɫ students and new graduates as well as online resources to assist you with job searching, career exploration and finding ways to build your skills and experience.

The Career Centre's professional staff strive to provide quality career exploration and job search supports to 91��ɫ students and new graduates. In an effort to continue to make our services more accessible, students with disabilities may find supports in each of the areas indicated below.

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Career Centre Supports for Students with Disabilities

Career Counselling
Are you having difficulty deciding on a career path? Are you unsure how your degree may relate to your future career? Do you feel challenged moving forward with your career exploration? To discuss your career concerns, meet with one of our Career Counsellors.

Your first Career Counselling appointment is a 20-minute session booked online. Additional session(s) can be booked online at .

Dialogue on Disability Disclosure in the Workplace for Students with Disabilities (workshop/webinar)

Offered in partnership with for students with disabilities.

Do you have questions regarding whether or not you should disclose your disability to an employer? If you decide to disclose your disability, do you wonder when and how you should do it? In this workshop/webinar you will get tips and suggestions regarding timing and method(s) of disclosure and have the opportunity to discuss your questions and concerns regarding disclosure at the workplace.

Resumé Support: For increased accessibility, students may request to complete a one-on-one Resumé Feedback Session in person, via telephone, or via email. The Resumé & Cover Letter Writing workshop is a prerequisite for one-on-one resumé support.

Job Search Advising: Students interested in expanding their job search resources, learning effective job search strategies, and networking and interview tips, may book a one-on-one Job Search Advising appointment with a Career Educator. These are 30-minute sessions in which one of your job search questions can be discussed and they can be booked online at . Students who are unable to attend an in-person appointment can request to complete their session via telephone or via email.

Interview Practice Session: Polish your interview skills and increase your confidence in this 30-minute session of practice and feedback. Come in person and receive a videotaped copy of your session (if requested) or attend via Skype.

Post-Graduate Studies Support: Students interested in applying to post-graduate studies such as master's and doctoral programs, teachers college, law school and professional studies may book a PhD Career Advising in person, via telephone or email.

These events have been videotaped to allow for remote viewing (To watch previous Career Success events please visit our Videos):

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Community Employment Supports in the Greater Toronto Area

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: promoting the hiring of persons with disabilities.
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: The Centre is a leading source of free, practical tools and resources to help improve psychological health and safety in the workplace.
: specializing in working with individuals with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), mental health issues, physical challenges and more.
: offers scholarships and events which connect employers with students with disabilities.
: helping businesses and employers understand, value, and integrate the unique perspective and capabilities of people on the autism spectrum.
: an employment program designed for job seekers with disabilities. At no cost to the individual, WESP will support your employment preparation needs.
: a recruitment firm dedicated to supporting individuals on the Autism spectrum sourcing career opportunities.
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Disability Related Resources

: working to make Ontario more accessible to people with disabilities.
: protects people in Canada against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions.
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: protects people in Ontario against discrimination in employment, accommodation, goods, services and facilities, and membership in vocational associations and trade unions.

: American magazine with articles and job postings for people with disabilities.
: Canada's portal to awards and scholarships for students with disabilities.
: the Diversity Shop offers DVDs, books, resources and a monthly e-newsletter.
: leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
: supports access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.
: national initiative active in 8 communities across Canada.
: resource guide for students with disabilities transitioning to post-secondary education.

Please Note: Descriptions of many of these resources are taken from language used on external websites. Claims and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Career Centre or 91��ɫ.

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