Different Abilities

Different Abilities

The goal of this community or “rope team is to give you access to meaningful connections, opportunities, resources and experiences that help you navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. It is designed to support diverse members of non-majority groups who encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributions. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.     


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Is There Truth to the Neurodivergent STEM Stereotype?

Busting the Myth: Neurodivergents are only good at STEM roles

Do you remember Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory? He’s a physicist that has to knock a precise number of times before he opens a door, says he has …

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Setting Career Goals with a Disability

Every employee desires to do well at their job, value constructive criticism, welcome variety in their work, and strive for career advancement.  If you have a disability or are striving to better your career, individually setting professional goals or working …

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What Does Self-Identifying Mean? Part 1 of 2

Seventy percent of people have non-evident disabilities, but many choose not to disclose them due to the fear of discrimination.

Sharing disability-related information with prospective or current employers can be a deeply personal and potentially overwhelming decision. While the Americans …

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What Does Self-Identifying Mean? Part 2 of 2

When leadership sets the appropriate stage for disclosing disabilities, then the foundation can be built for a work environment where everyone can feel safe to self-identify and advocate for what they need.

In cultivating a culture of inclusivity, corporations have …

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Job search advice for students and grads with disabilities

 

By day, Dan Cross is the Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager at Capital One. But a role he always embraces night and day is disability advocate. We posed a few questions to him and he gave some insightful tips for …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Talking to Your Employer About an Invisible Disability

The American Disabilities Act defines disability as any physical or mental impairment that significantly affects any significant lifestyle activity, such as performing manual skills, standing, and speaking. People with invisible disabilities have chronic illnesses, including autoimmune diseases, digestive problems, mental …

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Mentra empowers neurodivergent Software, UX, and Data professionals to find roles that best leverage their cognitive strengths. Neurodiversity includes all …

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The interview process is notoriously nuanced and ambiguous. You could leave wondering if you’ve said something wrong, but you …

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