Students with Disabilities

The Friedman School Block Career Services Center is here to support you as you explore career options, gain experience, and work toward your goals. Check out the following resources for career exploration, internship/job search, and more.

Tufts Student Accessibility Services

Job and Internship Search Resources

  • BroadFutures – Paid internships for students with learning disabilities
  • Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) – Professional association offering career resources and a national conference for students and professionals
  • Entry Point! – American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) program that offers paid summer internship opportunities in STEM fields
  • Jobs Without Limits – A job board for job seekers with disabilities to connect with employers in Massachusetts
  • Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program – Summer internship and leadership development opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students
  • Lime Connect – Scholarship, internship, and fellowship opportunities for students and alumni
  • Getting Hired – Job search website dedicated to bridging the gap between job seekers with disabilities and employers looking to hire
  • Ability Jobs – Division of ABILITY magazine that features job listings and virtual career fairs
  • AbilityLinks – Job listings, resume posting and mentoring opportunities
  • disABLEDperson.com – Job listings for persons with disabilities

Employment Agencies/Placement Services

Advocacy Organizations

Additional Publications

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