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Which one would you pick?

Job searching hits differently when you’re disabled: energy, access, accommodations, interviews, everything.

If you’re comfortable, share where you’re at right now.
Are you job hunting, applying for internships, changing fields, or taking a break?

What’s been the hardest part so far?

This community is for anyone navigating careers, job searching, accessibility, accommodations, and professional growth as a disabled person or ally.

Whether you’re working, job hunting, changing fields, or just looking for a space where people get it, you’re welcome here.

What’s one thing you’re hoping to find or talk about in this community?

Between government programs, school services, nonprofit supports, and employer initiatives… It’s hard to know where to start.
For some people, the hardest part isn’t the job search; it’s figuring out which resources even exist.

What part of navigating career supports has been the most confusing for you?

Yesterday

A lot of careers don’t start with a dream job; they start with one person giving you a chance.
Maybe it was an internship, a co‑op, a mentorship, or even a random part‑time role that taught you something important.

What was the opportunity that helped you get your foot in the door?

I’ve noticed that a lot of workplace “well-meaning” assumptions about disability still end up being more limiting than supportive. For example, one that comes up often is the idea that accepting or adapting to your disability means you’re “giving up” or being less ambitious, when for many people, it’s actually the opposite: it’s clarity, self-awareness, and a step toward working more sustainably.

I’m curious what others have experienced.

What’s an assumption (positive or negative) about disability in professional spaces that you wish people would rethink? And what would a better approach actually look like in your experience?

I’ve been looking at how partnerships and community-focused experience is built through internships, and I’m curious how students feel about this type of work. Some roles in this space can involve things like community engagement, university outreach, and working with organizations across different sectors (nonprofits, government, etc.).

A lot of it seems to focus on communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills rather than traditional “task-based” internship work. Would this kind of experience be something students or recent grads here would be interested in?

I’m curious about how students and recent grads are currently finding internships. When you’re searching for opportunities, what do you usually look for first and what platforms do you actually trust or use the most?

I’ve noticed a lot of internship content popping up on Instagram lately, but I’m wondering if that’s actually how people are discovering roles or if it’s still mainly job boards, school portals, referrals, etc.

Would love to hear how others here approach the search process!!

I’m curious what people here think are the “hidden” accessibility barriers that don’t get enough attention. A lot of discussions focus on big things like buildings, transport, or workplace accommodations but I feel like there are also smaller, everyday barriers that often get overlooked (things like communication styles, digital access, social assumptions, etc.).

What’s something you’ve experienced or noticed that people without lived experience often completely miss?

I’m curious to hear your experiences with things like job availability, access to employers, and networking opportunities, particularly for those navigating disability-related