No images? Click here Announcements Summer Camp Staff and Post-Grad Jobs @ Ramapo for Children Ramapo for Children, a New York-based non-profit organization that serves children and young adults with social, emotional, and learning difficulties, is looking to fill their summer camp staff positions as well as long-term post-graduation positions. See the converted Google Doc for an accessible flyer for details, or go to their website to learn more about the organization. Call for SOSS Library Suggestions As we have recently moved into Maloney Suite 445, we are growing our book collection. Please submit suggestions for books that reflect our office's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that you believe would be beneficial for our library via this form! Disability:IN Virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Their network of over 250 corporations expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises, and they have a vision of an “inclusive global economy where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully.” The Virtual Tech Industry Career Showcase is an opportunity for candidates with disabilities to learn from businesses that are seeking to recruit talent with disabilities. Eight tech companies - Amazon, Facebook, Google, Intel, Qualcomm, Raytheon Technologies, Salesforce, and UKG – will participate. Please click on the following link for more information: Disability:IN Tech Industry Career Showcase. *When registering, please note that you will need to upload a resume. Two events offered: April 7th, 12:00-1:00 EST: Tech Roles & Opportunities April 14th, 12:00-1:00 EST: Non-Tech Roles & Opportunities Prepping for Finals? We've created an infographic detailing some Note Taking Strategies (see below) from the Boston College Disability Services Office. This Note Taking Guide is also available in a PDF here on our website. *If reading the image is difficult or inaccessible for you, we have also converted it into a Google Doc, linked here: "DSO Note Taking Strategies Typed Sheet" April is: Autism Acceptance Month April has long been known as “Autism Awareness Month,” but advocates are pushing for a federal designation of the month focused on acceptance instead. The shift in the use of terminology aims to foster acceptance to ignite change, inclusivity, and support for autistic people. Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. They work to make sure autistic people are always in charge of their own lives, fight for the rights of autistic people, and make sure autistic voices are heard whenever other people talk about autism. Their slogan is "Nothing About Us, Without Us!" Check out their website for more information. More resources are available at autismacceptance.com. *The majority of people in the autism and disability communities prefer identity-first language (autistic; disabled) rather than person-first language (a person with autism; a person with a disability). However, you should always respect a person's individual preference. Click here and here to read more about the difference between the two, and why it is important. April will also highlight "Abilities Awareness Week" hosted by the Council for Students with Disabilities (CSD), Events will be held from Monday, April 19th through Friday, April 23rd. Some of the events include:
Be on the lookout for more information throughout this month! BC Career Center The DSO has partnered with the Career Center to provide tips and resources for our students with disabilities who are entering into the job/internship search process. Ask BC Alumni with Disabilities for their advice. Use your Eagle Exchange account to find mentors and set up conversations. View the Career Center's guide to these career conversations. **TIP – Once you’ve registered, click on Explore the Community, then More Filters, then Do You Identify With Any of the Following Affinities or Groups, and check Persons With Disabilities. The BC Career Center recommends: Neurodiversity in the Workplace (NITW) connects autistic and other neurodivergent job seekers to high-level careers for which they are qualified but could not previously access. They partner with Dell, SAP, VMware, Lincoln Financial Group and others. They offer some internships for students, but are more focused on full-time employment for grads entering the workforce. Join the talent pool - register online to get started! Work Without Limits offers a number of opportunities for job seekers to connect with employers that are committed to including people with disabilities in their workplaces. When you sign up with Work Without Limits:
Disability-Centered Entertainment Recommendation: ★ Winner, 2020 Sundance Film Festival for Audience Award: U.S. Documentary ★ ★ Nominated for 2021 Academy Award: Documentary Feature ★ According to its website, “The documentary feature Crip Camp marks a historic moment in mainstream representation of the disability experience. The film shares with insight, clarity, humor, and beauty the experiences of one group of disabled young people and their journey to activism and adulthood, and in so doing, provides an opportunity for all to delve into the rich and complicated history of disability activism, culture, and history.” Crip Camp is available on Netflix and YouTube. The film was also recently discussed on CBS Sunday Morning; see the clip here. Click below to watch the official trailer on YouTube. New and Notable The Boston College Campus Accessibility Reporting Form Boston College is committed to ensuring and improving physical and technological access on campus. This form is one way to report a physical or technological barrier that restricts access to BC programs, services, activities, or facilities. Accessibility issues may also be reported directly to the Disability Services Office via email at disabsrv@bc.edu. All accessibility issues reported via this form will be reviewed by the DSO and appropriate campus partners. For a response, please complete the follow-up section found at the end of the form. Please note that submissions using this form may not be reviewed outside of normal business hours. If there is an immediate risk to health or safety, please contact campus safety at 617-552-4444. This form is also accessible on the main page of the Disability Services website. Resources Did you miss last month's newsletter? Click here to read it! Have a friend that didn't get this email but might want to? Did you get sent this email from someone else? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter with this Google Doc! Know a Boston College alumni that might want to receive these emails, and may have advice as a professional with a disability? Send them this form! Share your feedback and suggestions for future newsletters here (like new topics to include, a book/movie/podcast recommendation, an event or celebration to spotlight, or something else!). Disability Services Office 617-552-3434 / Email: disabsrv@bc.edu |