Information and resources for Students with Disabilities.
Searching for a job or internship is challenging and time-consuming, however, knowing the resources and organizations that can assist you through the process can help reduce stress and make the process a little easier. As a student with a disability, there are a variety of resources, tools and organizations which can be of assistance. The Career Center is one of those resources and can assist you with strategizing your search, sharing your story and guiding you through the application process!
Below are some resources to assist with disclosing, the job/internship search, and educational resources regarding your rights as a job/internship seeker.
We hope to continue to add resources that might be helpful and if you find something valuable, please share it with us by using the Guest login (top right of Duke Hub).
We always encourage you to take your time and exercise due diligence when sourcing and applying for roles. One of the best ways to protect yourself is by staying alert to common phishing scams. As a general …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
You may notice people you know reposting content that highlights roles people are recruiting for on LinkedIn. I often do the same. I recommend that you consider following those people! I often share this advice: “When you come …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Congratulations to the 2025 Case Competition Winners!
We are pleased to have hosted 24 students for our first-ever Case Competition! Congratulations to all participants on a fantastic event—your hard work, creativity, and dedication truly made this experience a success.
1st …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Dr. Whitney Gaskins from the University of Cincinnati shares her views on the importance of diversity in the field of engineering: “It is so important to have diverse students in engineering because we are problem solvers. Engineers work in the …
By Stacia Solomon (she/her)
Stacia Solomon (she/her)Director, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
Mistakes often provide our biggest opportunities to learn and grow. But how can we avoid falling into the same traps repeatedly? Cheryl Strauss Einhorn’s article outlines constructive ways to make choices that lead …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
INROADS Internship program prepares talented diverse students across the country for corporate readiness with business soft skills, real world leadership development activities, academic …
