Starkloff Disability Institute

The dream big program strives to empower college and technical school-bound youth with disabilities to raise their expectations for their own futures. The program aims to show students that they can do many things that their non-disabled peers can do, and they should not limit their career goals. By participating in dream big, students will gain the confidence to explore different career paths and an understanding of the steps necessary to successfully live independently as a person with a disability.

Starkloff career academy helps adults with disabilities gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace. The 4-week foundations course helps people with disabilities looking for their first job gain the foundational knowledge, skills, and tools they need to start their career journey. The 8-week transitions course helps individuals who may be changing professions or responding to newly acquired disabilities successfully advance their careers. The monthly advancements course provides disabled professionals who want to become supervisors or take on leadership opportunities with mentoring, virtual lunch-and-learns with guest experts, and networking opportunities.

Access u is a program designed to empower college students with disabilities to develop professional skills and successfully begin their careers. Through one-on-one meetings, workshops, and events, students acquire the skills to become competitive job seekers. Students can receive personalized assistance regarding developing a disability disclosure plan, creating competitive resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, building professional networks, and more. Students who complete the access u curriculum receive exclusive connections to sdi's corporate partners offering internship and career opportunities.