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