GW Disability Support Services - DSS

The GW Disabled Students Collective (DSC) is offering a space where you can join with others and find community. Groups are held in-person and via zoom. Please scan the QR code to join.

Please join us for SUCCESS IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT - A Hybrid Panel Event sponsored by GW Disabled Students Collective and GW Center for Career Services

Friday September 29th at 5PM - USC 309 or via Zoom.

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Please join the GW Student Health Center & Student Support for an Open House next week at the USC!

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Hello Students!

DSS will be offering VIRTUAL Orientation/Informational Sessions

August 8: 2-2:45PM (Eastern Time)
August 29: 2-2:45PM (Eastern Time)

Please RSVP to [email protected] and note the date you would like to attend. DSS will email you a link within a week of that session. Contact DSS at 202 994-2250 for more information.

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Lime Connect is excited to celebrate the impact that people with disabilities have in shaping a more accessible and inclusive world. Each day we see leaders within our Lime Connect community who are tapping into the strengths and skills that they have developed as a result of, not in spite of, living with their disabilities.

We invite you to join Lime Connect’s Global Board Chair Emeritus, Tom Wilson, as he sits down to talk about disability, leadership, and accessibility with Varun Chandak, our inaugural Lime Connect Leadership in Disability awardee. Whether you’re looking to hone your own leadership skills or seeking to grow and support leaders with disabilities in your workplace or community, this is a conversation not to be missed!

Register here: https://limeconnect.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eKMxzSdrS1mpIRILoLfvtA

The Disability:In Program application is now open until January 7, 2022. Students and recent graduates can apply at Link which is on Bio Link Tree. The application is straightforward, but there are some short answer questions towards the bottom of the application that candidates may want to review and prepare in advance and save to a Word document before completing this online form.

Any undergraduate student, graduate student, law student, or recent graduate (within 2 years) from a US college or university who self-identifies as an individual with any type of disability is invited to apply. Individuals that are not US citizens are welcome to apply if 1) they are a current student or recent graduate of a US college or university and 2) have the proper work authorization documents.

Disability:IN is a non-profit organisation that works with private-sector businesses to achieve business disability inclusion. They have a long-standing alliance with the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), where the Workforce Recruitment Program is housed.

oin Emily Ladau, disability rights advocate and author of the recent book Demystifying Disability, and GW student Peyton Wilson for a conversation about disability in higher education -- identity and intersectionality, ableism, and the need to create more inclusive environments.

This event is co-sponsored by the GSEHD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative and the GW University Seminar: Celebrating Disability as Diversity.
CART and ASL interpreting will be provided.

Should you require accommodation to ensure the event is fully accessible to you, please indicate at registration or contact Dr. Elisabeth Kutscher at [email protected] at least two days prior to the event.

The first 10 GW students to register will receive a copy of Emily’s book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. Please register using your email address so we can confirm your student status. Books can be picked up on the Foggy Bottom campus or mailed to a given address.

The summer internship program will take place for 10 weeks, starting in June and ending in August 2022.

This is a full-time, paid professional development opportunity for enrolled undergraduate students who will be returning to complete their junior or senior years, and enrolled graduate students who have completed at least one year of their program and will be returning in the fall to complete their second or third year in the program.

This program is US-based. All qualified students who are legally authorized to work in the United States will be given full consideration. Sponsorship will not be provided.

Our work spans several technical and general support areas, and we seek applicants studying international affairs/international development, public health, public policy, data analytics, finance, and human resources among other majors and minors.

Most importantly, Chemonics seeks interns interested in exploring or pursuing careers in international development – who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world!

Students are strongly encouraged to visit our website to familiarize themselves with the nature and scope of our work: https://www.chemonics.com/.

Lime Connect @ GW: Information Session & Dialogue on Disclosure (for students with disabilities)

Monday, October 11, 2021 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT

registration link: https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/events/802298

Join Lime Connect to learn more about the opportunities available to jump-start your career as a student - and future employee - with a disability! Lime’s Outreach Coordinator will be hosting a virtual session to discuss The Lime Network, internship and career opportunities, scholarships, and more. Learn about what Lime Connect has to offer, as well as when and how to disclose a disability in the workplace.

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Have you submitted your request for DSS Test Proctoring Services? Plan ahead! Schedule at least 7 days in advance of your exams.
https://disabilitysupport.gwu.edu/test-proctoring-request-process

Request Process | Disability Support Services | The George Washington University In order to offer DSS and your professors the appropriate amount of time to coordinate your exam accommodations, you must submit your test proctoring requests no later than seven days in advance of the exam date. Steps to Submit Your Requests 1. Log in to the Test Proctoring Form with your GW NetID....

Chemonics will hold a Virtual Session with GW Center for Career Services on Monday, September 27, 12-1 p.m.

Chemonics is proud to be recognized by the Disability:IN, Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a 2021 Best Place to Work for disability inclusion.

This session will feature:
 Welcome from Chemonics
 Panel conversation with Chemonics’ staff and ChemABLE Resource Group
 Overview of Chemonics’ career and internship opportunities.

RSVP in Handshake https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/events/818959

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Happy ! Learn more about this holiday from the United Nations here - ow.ly/d7ym50FXUdl

International Day of Sign Languages | United Nations The International Day of Sign Languages seeks to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf.

Visit GW Handshake for more information!
https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/events/798518

BroadFutures will hold an Information Session for 2022 programs on September 30th at noon. It will be held virtually.

Dr. Sonya Merrill, the STEM Industry Career Coach, will facilitate 4 sessions, offered weekly, from September 15 until October 6. The sessions will cover topics critical to a successful career search such as search strategies, professional competencies, assessments, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, and networking. As facilitator, Dr. Merrill will share tips and resources to assist the group in moving forward to career success. Attendees will participate in small and large group discussions with occasional guest speakers who are experts in diversity recruiting and career fields.

Participants can expect to share progress on career goals at each session and to receive assignments during each session. Successful completion of all sessions will result in a Certificate of Completion and inclusion in the Employer Resume Book for companies seeking diversity candidates.

Handshake Registration URL: https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/events/798469

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Welcome to GW!! Interested in learning about GW Disability Support Services - DSS? See the link below for access to the recording for our session during New Student Orientation.
https://gwu.box.com/s/16opfvq62joa24w8dasfa3lgcx5so4ma

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"We are strong, we are bold, and we advocate for ourselves." -Tyree Brown, Artist and The George Washington University Alum


www.rollcall.com/2021/07/26/bipartisan-ada-celebration-clouded-by-current-climate/

Bipartisan ADA celebration clouded by current climate - Roll Call Even at a White House event meant to celebrate the bipartisanship behind the ADA, the current partisan atmosphere crept in.

Let’s celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary! The ADA works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. a part of the ADA nationwide celebration. Connect & Share about the ADA. www.adaanniversary.org.

#ADA31 - Celebrate. Learn. Share. | ADA Anniversary Tool Kit Throughout the year, celebrate the 31st ADA anniversary and 30 years of the ADA National Network for information and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Without you, The George Washington University just wouldn’t be the same! We need and want you at home, on our campus this fall.
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Specialisterne USA is recruiting! Do you identify as someone on the autism spectrum or as an otherwise neurodivergent individual? Looking to start or continue a career in Internal Audit, Human Resources, Data Analysis, or Supply Chain Management?

Specialisterne USA is a non-profit social enterprise that partners with employers to create more neurodiverse workplaces i.e. working with Booz Allen Hamilton to recruit for several roles in their Neurodiversity@Work program.

Work experience in these fields is not required to apply. Booz Allen Hamilton is looking to hire individuals who have a desire to begin or continue their career while learning and developing their skills in the role.
These roles are located in the Washington DC Metro Area
(Temporarily Remote). The deadline to apply is July 23,2021

https://www.us.specialisterne.com/booz-allen-hamilton/

Last year, The George Washington University had the second highest # of applicants for the Virtual Student Federal Service! Fifty participating federal agencies plan to work with nearly 3,000 interns.

At 3 p.m. EST on July 9th or 16th, join an info session via Google Meets (dial 617-675-4444 PIN: ‪988 398 004 3155 or https://meet.google.com/kno-rerw-ifv ) or watch on facebook.com/VSFSatState

Department of Homeland Security is seeking hundreds of qualified individuals to fill critical positions in cybersecurity, information technology, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, travel security, emergency management, business operations, mission support, and more. As part of hiring efforts, DHS is hosting a series of webinars to provide information on the Department’s mission, career opportunities, special hiring authorities, effective résumé writing, and creating a profile on USAJOBS.

Connect Tuesday, June 29th from 2-4 pm for a recruitment webinar focused on individuals with disabilities!

To register or learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/hiring-event

Join Ability Job Fair from Anywhere! Meet recruiters from major companies looking for talented job seekers with disABILITIES!
Learn More: https://abilityjobfair.org/

Lime Connect believes strongly in the potential of high school students who happen to have all types of disabilities and we are committed to supporting their future. The Pathways Scholarship designed for current high school seniors who are pursuing a degree at a four-year university or college in either the U.S. or Canada. Know a high school senior who would be interested? Help us spread the word today!

Recipients of the 2021 Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship will each receive $1,000 in support of their university/college studies. The awards are merit-based, but financial needs will be taken into consideration. The application deadline is Monday, May 31st at 11:59 pm PST / 2:59 am EST.

https://www.limeconnect.com/pathwaysscholarship

Lime Connect Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors » Programs » LIME Lime Connect is a non-profit organization with rebranding disability through achievement by connecting professionals and students with disabilities to careers, internships, fellowships and mentoring with top fortune 500 companies across the United States and Canada.

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is pleased to announce that we are offering eight (8) scholarships of $5,625 for students with disabilities who are pursuing an interest in the media, communication, and entertainment fields. The application deadline is Thursday, May 20 at 5:00pm ET. If students have any questions, please feel free to contact AAPD at [email protected].

https://aapd1995.wufoo.com/forms/s1eo0sot1t73s0d/

2021 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship Thanks to a generous contribution from NBCUniversal, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce that applications for the 2021 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship are now open. The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will offer eight (8) scholarshi...

Mark your calendar! The Departnent of Homeland Security's Intelligence and Analysis Office will host a number of events this summer. The first event happening on June 16th is a STEM Diversity Fair.

https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=7bc93ae5-9d9c-460e-b693-ac84010933c8

EOPs STEM Diversity Virtual Career Fair: June 16, 2021

GW Center for Career Services is hosting a virtual workshop about Starting a Federal Career with a Disability on May 5th, from 2-4 pm.

via Handshake: https://gwu.joinhandshake.com/events/751126/share_preview

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TONIGHT, tune in at 7 pm ET for the 1st ever English -ASL Debate between GW & Gallaudet! Witness history as Gallaudet University becomes the firstever school for the deaf and hard-of-hearing to sponsor an intercollegiate debate team! Enjoy a thoughtful deliberation on DC statehood! With opening remarks from GU President Roberta Cordano and Columbian College of Arts and Sciences Dean Paul Wahlbeck.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/gallaudetu/

Gallaudet University Welcome to Gallaudet University; what you do here will change the world.

GWDSS Buff & Blue Bytes — Disability and Employment
Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Join GW Disability Support Services on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at noon EDT as we host a virtual dialogue! Connect with guest Anna Hartge of GW Career Services as she shares intentional employment recruitment practices of persons with disabilities.

GW DSS and Career Services representatives also will explore campus resources and provide action steps for the recruitment phase of the employment process.

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