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.

Career Planning With Chronic Illness Mini Guide

When you’re career planning with a chronic illness, your approach has to be grounded in your needs. Otherwise, it’s impossible to find a role that supports you to show up as your best self. 

But what does this look like …

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Good Jobs for Autistic Adults: A Strengths to Role Guide

There isn’t one “best job” for autistic adults. There are jobs that fit you: your sensory needs, your communication style, your desire for structure, and the kind of work that gives you energy. This guide turns those factors into a …

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Career Fair Confidence: Standout Strategies from Foresight Construction & Oelrich Construction

Career week is coming soon! Are You Ready to Show Them What You’re Made of?

Career fairs can feel overwhelming. You’re surrounded by polished resumes, elevator pitches, and a sea of students all hoping to make an impression. So how …

By Jillian Prescott
Jillian Prescott
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🏀Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge – Monday September 15th! 

Presented by UF’s Blackstone LaunchPad
September 15–18, 2025 | Career Connections Center, Reitz Union

Are you ready to bring your creativity, strategy, and innovation to the court?
Join us for the Orlando Magic Innovation Challenge, where students will tackle real-world business …

By Crystal Burton
Crystal Burton Assistant Director for Career Pathways: STEM
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The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Oftentimes, it is a society that dictates how we define a “gift” and how we define “disability”. Neurodivergence is an umbrella term for people who historically were thought of as having a disability, such as autism, ADHD, and/or dyslexia. Now, …

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Amy Ko

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MacBeth Watson

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Tom Babinszki

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Stuart Chadwick

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Larissa Pickens

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Kristina Hopkins

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Eric Munro

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Ronald Torres

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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.