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Career Services | Internships | Student Employment | ADA Guide |
coordinate career development activities with the
These activities may include, but are not limited to resume writing assistance,
interview training, job search strategies, time management of internship
and job search steps, etc. If warranted, The Harrington Center will work
cooperatively with outside services such as New Hampshire Employment Security
or Vocational Rehabilitation to assist the student with his/her career services
needs.
careers than are recommended for students who do not have disabilities.
However,
career counselors will advise students with disabilities about strict licensing
or
certification requirements in a given profession.
in Danforth Hall and is accessible to all students. Except for personal counseling
appointments, all services provided by The Harrington Center are accessible
to students
at any location via the Internet.
In
addition, each student signs a release form agreeing to assume full responsibility
for any
undisclosed physical or emotional problems that might impair their ability
to complete the
experience. If the student chooses to disclose, then the employer and Colby-Sawyer
College
students in the Internship Handbook clearly state that
the student will assume full
responsibility for an undisclosed physical, mental or emotional problems that
might
impair his/her ability to complete the internship experience.
their internship experience will be assisted as stated in the Career Services
section
of this document.
the same
employees. All work-study job listings
will include an
This analysis will help determine if a job applicant with a disability is
qualified to perform
the job. As is with any other employment
situation, the student is responsible for disclosing
a disability directly to the employer and should be prepared to provide supporting
documentation. The employer, in consultation with Human Resources,
will make a reasonable accommodation if the disabled student is qualified and hired.
It
is important for students with disabilities to understand their rights and
responsibilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. A
Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
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