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What it the DCO?

In cooperation with UT Career Services and the Office of Disability Services, the Disability Careers Office (DCO) assists individual college students and alumni who have various disabilities by providing career planning services and guidance pertaining to their specific disability related issues.

The DCO provides assistance to all students with a documented disability as evidenced by their registration with the Office of Disability Services and/or with Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

If you believe you have a disability, but you have not registered, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 865-974-6087 or visit http://ods.utk.edu/. Learn more about eligibility requirements and services provided through Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

Services Provided

• Major and career exploration through assessment tools
• Career counseling
• Job-seeking skills
• Self-advocacy skill development
• Self-disclosure skill development
• Interview techniques and preparation
• Information regarding rights, responsibilities and options for reasonable accommodation in the workplace
• Informational resources for students, staff, faculty, and employers
• Referrals to UT Career Services and the Office of Disability Services

Contact Information

• About the DCO
• Career Development and Career Exploration
• Americans With Disabilities Act & Disability Disclosure
• DCO Brochure – PDF Version – DOC Version
• Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
• Disability Mentoring Day
• The Workforce Recrutiment Program
• Additional Internships and Employment Resources

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