Disability Resources

GMU Resources

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Scholarship

WiseGeek Disability Scholarship. Deadline August 2, 2021.

Fenwick library on the Fairfax campus of GMU

AT Labs

ATI lab at Arlington on the 2nd floor of the library (3rd floor), request key at front desk. ATI lab at Fairfax in Fenwick ask for key code at desk.

Writing Center

It allows students in the program to make weekly recurring appointments without having to use our online scheduling system.

*For a more thorough list of resources check out the Campus and General resources page*

Virginia Resources

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Reston Accessibility Committee

Partnering throughout the greater Reston community to improve access for persons with mobility impairments.

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Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority

Created with public funds to help Virginians with disabilities obtain assistive technology.

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Offers evaluations, computer training, and one-one-one instruction for assistive technology.

*For a more thorough list check out this Complete Guide to Services and Resources for People with Disabilities*

Jobs & Internship Assistance

The National Business & Disability Council

Disability Employment Source (DES), a robust platform which connects employers and job seekers with disabilities.

Undergraduate Student Research Program

Offers undergraduates across the United States research experiences at NASA Centers.

Workforce Recruitment Program

Connects employers with motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities for summer positions and permanent employment.

Getting Hired

GettingHired partners with colleges and universities nationwide, to provide accessible employment resources for all students and graduates with disabilities, and connect them with hiring employers for internship and full-time positions.

Access Computing

AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation funded project, provides mentoring and funding for career development activities for students with disabilities computing-related fields.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Entry Point! provides a wide, national recruitment and screening effort to discover outstanding students with disabilities.

*These are only a few of the experiences/assistance offered*