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.
As neurodivergent individuals, many of us may feel uncomfortable with the label of having “superpowers”—qualities that supposedly distinguish us. While not every neurodivergent person feels exceptional in a particular area, it’s essential to recognize that everyone possesses unique strengths that …
A disability diagnosis reshapes how people view their professional paths. Confidence often wavers, and doubts may rise about future roles or opportunities. Career moves after a disability diagnosis bring new chances to redefine purpose and rediscover strength. On the other …
disABLEDperson, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the high unemployment rate of individuals with disabilities. "We are simply here to serve."
Starting a business is never easy — but for entrepreneurs with disabilities, it can be both a bold act of independence and a strategy for long-term empowerment. It’s about precision, creativity, and systems thinking — running a venture on your own terms. …
disABLEDperson, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the high unemployment rate of individuals with disabilities. "We are simply here to serve."
Not being able to drive can have significant career implications. If you can’t get to your place of work, you won’t be seen as a reliable employee. What’s more, not everyone has access to public transportation or can rely on …
disABLEDperson, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the high unemployment rate of individuals with disabilities. "We are simply here to serve."
Search trends show many autistic women and AFAB professionals look for career guidance after late diagnosis or years of masking. This page gathers what the community often asks for: roles that tend to fit, work-design moves that reduce harm, and …
