Careers Support for Disabled and Neurodivergent Students in Trinity Term
According to the Oxford University Disability Advisory Service, more than 20% of the student population recorded a disability on their University student record in the last academic year. As Oxford University's primary point of support on all things careers and employability, we aim to provide tailored guidance to all Oxford students and researchers who identify as having a disability, neurodivergence or long-term health condition.
Every year, we plan a variety of events including sessions to help you explore your options, programmes to develop your skills, and sessions to help you build confidence. Making the most of these opportunities while balancing academic work can be tricky. Doing all this while navigating extra challenges such as deciding if and how to talk to employers about a disability or neurodivergence can be particularly demanding.
Here are some of the ways in which we can support you.
Internship programme for summer 2026
OxAbility
The OxAbility programme offers learning and development opportunities for Oxford students with a long-term health condition, disability, or who are neurodivergent, and registered with the University’s Disability Advisory Service (DAS). Students can apply for 5–10-day placements with real host organisations, taking place in 9th week (22–26 June) and 10th week (29 June–3 July) of Trinity term 2026. Apply by 15 May 2026.
Internship bursary
Christopher Moore Internship Bursary for Visually Impaired Students
The bursary is to support visually impaired undergraduate Oxford University students with the costs associated with internships. This includes costs for specific equipment and support students may need to take part in an internship, as well as general costs.
The maximum amount you can apply for is £3,000. Applications for the Christopher Moore Internship Bursary for Visually Impaired Students are open until Friday 8 May 2026.
Careers events in Trinity term 2026
Talking to Employers About a Disability, Long-Term Health Condition or Being Neurodivergent
Thursday 28 May, 16:00 - 17:00 Online
Choosing whether to share information about a disability, being neurodivergent, or having a long-term health condition with an employer can feel daunting. It’s a deeply personal decision, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach; many factors can influence when, how, or even if you choose to share. This supportive session will help you feel more confident in making informed decisions about sharing . We'll explore how to talk about your strengths, request adjustments during recruitment, and understand the support available to you through the Careers Service.
For more Careers Events...
Don't forget to check the term planner and login to CareerConnect regularly for additional Careers Service and recruiter events, and to browse internships, jobs, and graduate opportunities.
Tailored careers advice
There is no "one size fits all" approach to disability so we offer a range of options, including:
- Individual appointments with our disability careers advisers to discuss your individual circumstances.
- Written guidance as well as a list of external resources on our website.
- Dedicated events listed below covering topics such as if and how to talk about disability with employers, how to ask for adjustments, tips to help you transition to the workplace with confidence, among many others.
Hear from a Careers Adviser about how we can help
In this video, Callum Buchanan, Careers Adviser and Disability Careers Support Lead, outlines the ways in which the Careers Service supports disabled and neurodivergent students at Oxford University.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/u-1jmKCt6Oc?si=oZnI5oY30OHyoNy1
Please note that the opportunities listed above are open only to Oxford University students, researchers, and/or alumni. Register for all events via CareerConnect.
