Supports for Students with Disabilities
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Services
Career Advising Appointments
Book an appointment online at mysuccess.lakeheadu.ca
Career Development Events
Check out our events calendar to see upcoming events specifically to support and empower students with disabilities.
Resources
Ontario Disability Support Program
The Ontario Disability Support Program includes employment supports. They can help you find a job, get support to keep the job, get adaptive technology, help with career advancement, and more. They can also help you start up your own business by helping you develop a business plan. learn more about money management and recordkeeping, marketing help, along with other supports.
March of Dimes Employment Services
Here to support all people with disabilities, March of Dimes Employment Services focuses on career development and exploration. As a part of March of Dimes Canada, they are a part of many different supports available to people with disabilities.
Tools
DiscoverAbility Network
DiscoverAbility is a free networking site that helps match people with disabilities with employers. Their goal is to help break down barriers by facilitating connections.
Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN)
JOIN is a job portal aimed to support people with disabilities. They also have tips on how to engage at career fairs, provide referrals to other organizations (Southern Ontario only), and other career supports.