Career-related resources for students with disabilities

Services for Students with Disabilities Office at Virginia Tech

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
International, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. The Association is a vital resource, promoting excellence through education, communication and training.

CAREERS and the disABLED
A career guidance and recruitment magazine for people with disabilities who are at the undergraduate or graduate student level, and professionals. Includes resume posting service.

COSD - Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
A unique consortium composed of large and small universities, well-known national employers and U.S. Government agencies focused on the career employment of college graduates with disabilities. COSD is funded through a grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability and Employment Policy.

disABLEDperson.com
Connects job seekers to employers who are proactive about recruiting people with disabilities. Post your resume, read classifieds, visit web sites of employers.

Job Accommodation Network
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

U.S. Department of Education
See "parents and families" > "helping my child with special needs."