Source: National Educational Association of Disabled Students’ YouTube channel
Host: The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Speakers: Elizabeth Mohler and Lisa Kelly
Date of publication: April 4, 2021
Summary
Transitions happen throughout our lives. Graduation and looking for a job mark key transitions in a person’s life.
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) welcomed Elizabeth Mohler, Project Coordinator with Magnet – AliGN, and Lisa Kelly, Programs Manager with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Discover Ability Network, as part of their ongoing Virtual Access for All webinar series, for their presentation “Transitions to Work for People with a Disability.”
The webinar offers four careers tips that aim to help young adults with disabilities have a smooth transition from school to the workplace:
- Disclosure & ask for accommodations
- Navigating workplace norms
- Being accountable at work
- Responding to Difficult Situations
Key Findings
Embarking on the transition from school to employment can be fraught with challenges. The transitions can be tougher when post-secondary youth with disabilities face multiple barriers, such as systemic and attitudinal, due to their disability. The webinar offers guidance to four common issues students with disabilities face when entering the workforce.
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