Month: September 2022

2022 – 2023 Prospective Student Sessions

Posted on September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 by Atkinson, Cassidy

Virtual Admitted and Prospective Student Information Sessions for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

CSD will host virtual admitted and prospective student information sessions in the fall and spring semesters. Sessions will introduce high school students to the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at UConn and discuss the differences between high school and college accommodation request and coordination processes. Additionally, information about CSD’s enhanced services program, Beyond Access, will be shared. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to meeting you!

Virtual prospective student information sessions dates/times:

Fall 2022: Prospective Student Sessions
**all sessions will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm**

Monday October 10, 2022
Tuesday October 25, 2022
Friday November 11, 2022
Wednesday November 30, 2022

Spring 2023: Prospective/Admitted Student Sessions
**all sessions will be held from 2:00pm-4:00pm

Monday February 20, 2023
Tuesday March 7, 2023
Thursday March 23, 2023
Friday April 7, 2023
Wednesday April 12, 2023
Tuesday April 18, 2023

If you are interested in attending one of the above dates email csd@uconn.edu to reserve a space and receive a link to the session.

Neurodiversity Hiring Pilot Program (Mentra)

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Atkinson, Cassidy

UConn and CSD recognize the importance of supporting neurodivergent students’ unique needs in their pursuit of internships and post-graduation employment.

We are excited to share a Neurodiversity Employment Pilot Program using a tool called Mentra which you can now use to match with job and internship opportunities at companies that seek and value your neurodiversity!

How does Mentra help you?

Mentra’s platform helps you develop a holistic profile of yourself that supplements your resume and better captures your strengths and accommodations needs
Mentra automatically matches you with employers educated in neurodiversity inclusion for positions that align with your profile, and sends them your information
You can also independently express interest in any roles posted on the platform
Mentra provides guidance and mentorship to candidates to ensure job readiness

Please register in TWO places:

The link to register with UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation is here. By registering, you will receive information about this pilot and other neurodiversity employment opportunities.
The link for participating in the pilot program is here.