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Workforce Recruitment Program 

Are you a student with a disability (junior, senior, or graduate student) and interested in a summer internship with the federal government?

The Workforce Recruitment Program is for students and recent graduates with disabilities and serves as a primary pipeline for bringing new talent into the federal government. SAAS will have a recruiter from WRP conducting interviews in late October/November for students who have applied. To apply and for more information, contact your SAAS Coordinator at ableisu@ilstu.edu and/or check out the WRP website at www.wrp.gov. The deadline for SAAS students to apply is October 13, 2017.

View some WRP success stories at https://www.dol.gov/odep/wrp/Profiles.htm

Name Change and Digital ID Card 

We have great news! Disability Concerns has changed our department name to Student Access and Accommodation Services. The new name reflects our commitment to providing an environment of social justice and inclusivity.

We are also changing to a digital ID card. This is the ID card students share with instructors to inform them of their accommodations. All old ID cards can be turned in to our office.

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. More information on general assembly meeting times can be found here. All meetings take place in Fell Hall 176 at 7pm. Look out for more details about upcoming events!

POTBELLY FUNDRAISER - Student Disability Network will be hosting a fundraiser for Easter Seals! Come on out to Potbelly at 609 S. Main Street, Normal, IL on September 26th from 5pm - 8pm. 25% of all sales during this time frame will go towards Easter Seals.

College Diabetes Network

College Diabetes Network, Illinois State Chapter, was founded for the purpose of connecting college students with and affected by Juvenile Diabetes. It is the hope of the College Diabetes Network that these connections will create a support network, which will enable students to fulfill their potential and limit the negative psychological and physical effects of Diabetes. 

For more information about CDN or to get involved, email illinoisstate@collegediabetesnetwork.org.

Academic & Campus-Community Empowerment (A.C.E)

ACE offers ways to meet new friends, become involved with campus activities, and have fun! Any person who is eligible for services can participate. Each month ACE will host a dinner on campus that will allow you to build connections. If you are interested and would like to know more, contact Audrey our ACE GA at ACEAccess@ilstu.edu or set up a time to meet with her in person! If you would like to come to our third dinner, it will be Friday October 6th at 5:30pm. We would love to see you there!

ACE also offers a mentorship program. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to become a mentor or mentee, contact Audrey at ACEAccess@ilstu.edu