Students With Disabilities

Welcome to the Students with Disabilities Community at the University of Florida! This community is built to support your career development, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive during your time at UF and beyond.

Access information, including blogs, articles, and guides for navigating your career journey. Learn about accessibility resources, get involved in supportive student organizations, and connect with alumni who share similar experiences. Real-time labor market data and career pathways resources are available to help you make informed career choices.

Students with Disabilities Resource

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with over 7,000 Gators with disabilities. We go beyond access, remove barriers, and engage with faculty and staff to promote an accessible campus community for all.

5 Helpful Tips to Make Eye Contact Less Awkward

While our words speak for themselves, eye contact is a form of body language that communicates more than our sentences. Eye contact can voice personal characteristics like confidence and determination and show that we’re a good listener. It demonstrates that …

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The Neurodivergent Guide on How to Stand Out with Little Professional Experience in 2024

Breaking into the job market as a neurodivergent individual, especially with little professional experience, can feel daunting. But your unique strengths, combined with the right strategy, can help you stand out from the crowd. This guide will help you navigate …

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Create the Perfect Resume to Land Your Dream Job as a Neurodivergent Professional

In the competitive 2024 job market, your resume needs to stand out. For neurodivergent professionals, highlighting your unique strengths can set you apart from other candidates. This guide will help you craft a resume that effectively communicates your neuroexceptional skills …

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Unlocking Potential: How AI and Workplace Rights Empower Neurodivergent Employees

Let’s be honest—workplaces often aren’t built with neurodivergent individuals in mind. If you’ve felt this, you’re not alone. Nearly 30-40% of neurodivergent adults face unemployment, despite their immense potential. Thankfully, the rise of AI and increased awareness of workplace rights …

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13 Rewarding Careers for Visually Impaired People

Around the world, an estimated 1.3 billion people live with some form of vision impairment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While 188.5 million people have mild vision impairment and 217 million have moderate to severe vision impairment, another …

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Featured Classes

Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success… but where do you start? Learn how to choose…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken do’s and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…

Career Resources

Hi, Gators! In this short video I walk you through creating a winning resume from scratch. All you need to …

Featured Mentor Connections

Bill Kurland

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Angeli Arndt

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Seth Wilson

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Briar Harvey

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  • Founder Neurodiversity Media Network
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Mary Heer

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Soren Hamby

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Angela Martin

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Ben Holland-Arlen

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Kazumi Terada

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Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.