Welcome Broncos with Disabilities!
The Career Center is here to support our students with disabilities!
Welcome to the affinity page for our students with disabilities! On this page you will find resources tailored to giving advice and support to students with disabilities on campus. These resources will cover topics such as career related organizations, career advice, on campus resources, and general student support resources in the form of website links, videos, resources, and blogs!
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Curated Resources
- Job Accommodation Network – The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues.Â
- What Can You Do Campaign? – Every day, people with disabilities can and do make important contributions to America’s businesses. They have the drive to succeed in employment, and the skills and talent they need to deliver value and results for their employers.
- USA.gov – Job training and employment programs for people with disabilities.
- Employment Development Department – Employment services for people with disabilities provided by CA.gov.
- Disability Resource Center – DRC removes barriers to access for students with disabilities to have equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of the university experience.
- Bronco Access Mentors – It is our mission to provide a supportive environment for Cal Poly Pomona students with disabilities by using campus resources for student success, engagement, and retention.Â
- TREE – The Centers for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment (TREE) is a Student Affairs department made up of six unique Cultural and Identity Centers at Cal Poly Pomona. We seek to empower our community through diversity, inclusion, justice and authenticity. Learn more about the Centers below, and explore our website for ways to stay involved.
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) –Â Â The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with a disability. Employers must provide equal opportunities to qualified individuals in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and other employment practices. This law states that employers must make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. An accommodation is a modification that allows an individual to participate in the interviewing process and/or perform the essential functions of their job. It must be realistic and cannot cause hardship to the employer.
- The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs in the country. Vocational rehabilitation services are designed to help job seekers with disabilities obtain competitive employment in integrated work settings.
- ADDitude – Since 1998, tens of millions of readers have trusted ADDitude to deliver expert advice and caring support, making us the leading media network for parents and adults living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
