Students with Disabilities

We are committed to helping students with visible and non-visible disabilities find gainful and satisfying employment. To this end, we’ve compiled a list of resources for you, both on and off campus, which we hope will help answer questions you may have about disclosure, accommodations, your legal rights, and ways your employer can support you.

We are here to assist you with every step of this process, so feel free to ask us:Ā 

  • When and how to disclose your disability to employers
  • Where to learn about companies’ policies on equity and inclusion
  • How to request accommodations either during the hiring process or once your employment starts

Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Career Services and Advising

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This is a great time to recognize the essential contributions that workers with disabilities bring to our workplaces and economy and it’s a perfect opportunity to take the next steps in your own …

By Lindsay Carpenter Connors
Lindsay Carpenter Connors Director
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How to Ask for ADHD Accommodations at Work

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of adults worldwide, including a significant portion of the workforce. In the U.S., approximately 15.5 million adults (6%) had a current ADHD diagnosis based on self-report in 2023. Its hallmark …

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Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, ā€œShould I say I have a …

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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
978-665-3151
Address

Hammond Hall 318
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Drop-in hours do not require an appointment and they are located in Hammond Hall - Third Floor - Room 318. They are offered during Fall (September-December) and Spring (January-May) semesters.