Students with Disabilities

Career advancement is a social justice issue. Our staff, in partnership with others across the College and University, recognizes that issues of identity and career often intersect and that underrepresented students may face specific challenges as they navigate career opportunities and the workplace environment. We invite you to utilize these resources to help support your search and encourage you to connect with us in one-on-one advising.

What Are Reasonable Accommodations at Work (and How to Request Them)?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription services …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Resource Spotlight: AskJanet (AI chatbot for leave & accommodations)

CareValidate is an innovative company that helps other companies manage their accommodations processes.  They have recently launched their personalized AI concierge, AskJanet (Think Chat GPT without the wild answers).  Janet is a conversational Al that instantly answers questions about ADA …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Remote Work Finally Let Me Focus on My Job, Not My Invisible Disability

I’d always wanted to work in an office. Growing up, I envisioned a life for myself that had me running off to sophisticated work events, typing away on a Blackberry (because it was the ’90s and those were the hot …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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