ACT Services

Through ACT, students can receive ongoing, accessible, individualized support at any point of the employment process. Our goal is to equip students with the tools, resources, and skills to successfully navigate employment while offering a trusted space to discuss disability and work. 

Advising Support 

Scheduled appointments only 

Length: Approximately 50 minutes  

Mode: In-person, virtual, phone 

Common topics include:  

• Exploring what you can do with your degree 

• Job search and networking strategies 

• Resume and cover letter development 

• Crafting job applications 

• Strategizing and planning for employment and further education  

• Interview preparation 

• LinkedIn guidance 

• Workplace accommodations and disclosure 

• Disability‑related considerations in employment 

• Navigate the school‑to‑work transition 

Counselling Support 

Scheduled appointments only 

Length: Approximately 50 minutes  

Mode: Virtual, phone 

Common topics include: 

• Navigating anxiety and fears related to job search or the workplace 

• Addressing stigma, bias, misconceptions, and attitudinal barriers 

• Managing disability‑related challenges at work 

• Processing past traumatic or negative workplace experiences 

• Unpacking the complexity at the intersection of disability and employment from an integrative counselling lens  

Group Support 

InterACT (Peer Discussion Group) 

Scheduled group sessions 

Length: Approximately 60 minutes  

Mode: Virtual 

• An opportunity for students to discuss work and disability with peers encountering similar career experiences  

• Builds community, validation, and real‑time problem solving 

• Common topics include work-related anxiety, confidence, imposter syndrome, employment barriers, networking, ableism, accommodation, and disclosure 

• Offered biweekly 

Work with Me (Virtual Working Group) 

Scheduled drop-ins 

Length: Approximately 120 minutes  

Mode: Virtual 

• Structured, supervised, quiet environment to complete employment tasks 

• Promotes time management, self‑discipline, and balancing school, work, and personal commitments 

• Offered twice weekly