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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The Best ADHD Jobs? Here’s What I See After 2 Years of Coaching ADHDers

The best ADHD Job insights I can give you best on the the two years that I have been coaching ADHDers is all wrapped up in this video. It’s not earth shattering, and it may not even surprise you, but …

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Job Hopping Won’t Solve Your Work Boredom. Here’s Why…

Are you an ADHD adult that job hops? Do you get bored of careers and burn any progress you’ve made down to the ground and start over again and again? If this sounds like you – and you’re sick of …

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Employee Self-Advocacy: How To Talk To Your Employer About Your Disability

By Paula Morgan, Forbes

Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their personal lives with their employers, particularly when it comes to health issues and disability. Legally, you are in no way obligated to disclose your disability to your employer, or even …

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Navigating Interviews When You Have a Disability

As businesses increase their hiring efforts post-pandemic, there’s been a notable uptick in the inclusion of workers with disabilities on their staff. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey reveals that the employment rate among adults with …

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Accommodations for Students with Disabilities at Excelsior

Excelsior students with disabilities can get support and apply for accommodations. Learn more and apply here!

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7 Ways to Advance Your Career with a Disability

Having a disability doesn’t mean you’re limited in your career options. In fact, it can open doors to unique opportunities and ways to stand out. Your career journey is about recognizing your strengths, finding the right tools, and carving out …

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Excelsior students with disabilities can get support and apply for accommodations. Learn more and apply here!

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