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Paid summer internships with the federal government!

Are you a junior, senior, or recent graduate looking to work within the federal government? The Workforce Recruitment Program is taking applications for students who have disabilities for summer 2022 internships. This is a great way to gain work experience, earn a reasonable salary, and network within the federal government system for future full-time work. There are over 600 employers registered within the Workforce Recruitment System including National Parks, NASA, the Department of Labor, the Department of Defense, the Department of Health and Human Services, and many more. There are opportunities for any major!

Contact your SAAS coordinator to learn more at AbleISU@IllinoisState.edu and go to the Workforce Recruitment Program website. Students that apply must be a US citizen, have a documented disability, and be currently enrolled in a full-time degree program or have graduated after April 2019. Applications are due by Monday, October 11, 2021.

Need encouragement? Request a letter through Redbirds Reach Out!

Redbirds Reach Out is a new program on campus with the goal of connecting students who may be struggling via a letter of encouragement from a student peer. To request a letter, fill out the Redbirds Reach Out Letter Request.

We are here for you!

SAAS staff are here to support you and meet your accommodation needs! We can be reached via email or our office number at (309) 438-5853.

Student Disability Network—join today!

The Student Disability Network (SDN) is a registered student organization on campus that welcomes all students to join a fun and friendly environment to learn and grow. The goal of SDN is to enhance advocacy, encourage disability awareness, and to bring together students with and without disabilities to form relationships and connect.

If you are interested in getting more information about SDN, please contact Abby Weber.

Deadline for requesting housing accommodations

The deadline to request housing accommodations for the spring semester is November 9. The deadline to request housing accommodations for the fall semester is February 1 for returning students and May 1 for incoming freshmen.

Reminder: Exam request due three business days in advance

As a helpful way to remember when you can submit requests, use the following:

If your exam is on Monday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Wednesday before the exam.

If your exam is on Tuesday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Thursday before the exam.

If your exam is on Wednesday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Friday before the exam.

If your exam is on Thursday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Monday before the exam.

If your exam is on Friday, your request is due by 11:55 p.m. on the Tuesday before the exam.

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Phone and Email

Phone: (309) 438-5853
Fax: (309) 438-7713
Relay Service: (309) 319-7682
Email: AbleISU@IllinoisState.edu

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Jackie Gunderson in front of the Student Bone Center

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