CAPD is here to help students with diverse abilities to feel empowered as they navigate internships, graduate school, full-time employment, fellowships, professional development and more. We look forward to getting to know you and our advisors can support you on your career journey from exploring your options, to finding internship/job opportunities and negotiating offers, to preparing for graduate/professional school and beyond!

Native American Disability Law Center

The Native American Disability Law Center is a private nonprofit organization that advocates for the legal rights of Native Americans with disabilities. Through advocacy and education, they empower Native people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their own communities.

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Asperger / Autism Network Interview Preparation and Rehearsal Employment Program

AANE has designed a 10-session intensive Job Interview Training Program. The curriculum for the program includes, networking, phone interviews, appropriate dress, nonverbal communication and responding to questions. In addition, as part of the program, clients are paired with a LifeMAP …

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Autism Speaks Workplace Inclusion Now Program

This program was designed by an autistic-led team to help you research, find and keep employment in a competitive labor market. Stories, tips and resources were developed from a collaboration of experts, led by autistic adults, based on multidisciplinary research …

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Ability Corp

Ability Corp’s purpose is to create a world of inclusion and awareness by fighting unconscious bias towards people with disabilities – through art, media, housing, employment, and volunteer opportunities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – For Students

Exploring Careers and Majors

If I am interested in exploring a career outside of my major/course, should I meet with the assigned advisor for my current major or the advisor for the major I am newly interested in?

Applying to …

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