Information and Resources

Students with disabilities will face the same challenges as all job seekers, and might also have specific questions or issues that arise related to disabilities. On this page is information about advising and resources specifically relevant to Virginia Tech students with disabilities and your

Uncertainty about whether you have a disability

If you are uncertain if you have a disability, you are encouraged to contact the office of Services for Students with Disabilities [SSD] at Virginia Tech.

Disclosing a disability to an employer

There are many things to consider when deciding if/when to disclose a disability to an employer. You might consider discussing the options with your Services for Students with Disabilities counselor, and/or a Career and Professional Development (CPD) advisor.

More in-depth conversations about job search and disability

  • Please call our main Career and Professional Development (CPD) number (540-231-6241) during office hours to schedule an appointment with a CPD advisor. We can direct you to talk with an advisor who can best match your needs.
  • More about advising through Career and Professional Development.

Navigate your career with the resources below!


What Are Reasonable Accommodations at Work (and How to Request Them)?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments to a hiring process, work environment, or job responsibilities so an employee with disabilities can apply for or perform their job. Depending on the type of disability, accommodations can look many different ways — from transcription …

Read more

Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, “Should I say I have a …

Read more

Sidebar

Career Resources

When deciding what to wear for an interview, career fair, networking event, graduate school interview, or other professional events, it …

Contact & Location

Phone
540-231-6241
Email
Address

Smith Career Center
870 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Summer AM Hours Summer PM Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm