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Lauren Patton
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02/04/20 at 2:46PM UTC
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Getting Hired

Disclosing a disability

Has anyone ever disclosed their disability to their employer? My disability is non-apparent, I often want to keep this private, as I don't want anyone to think that I can handle less than someone who is "normal". (I understand this is ableist thinking against myself and not good for the greater cause.) What are some of your experiences with this? Was it a positive or negative one?

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Lucia Siochi
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06/01/20 at 12:24PM UTC
Whenever I fill out an application asking about disabilities (which is always optional), I don't disclose the disability. My suggestion is not to disclose it unless you need to ask for an accommodation. Just make sure you have the medical history and paperwork to back it up!
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01/27/21 at 2:38PM UTC
Agreed
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This is a place for caregivers and people with disabilities to share their experiences and ask question about disability in the workplace. A "disability" is defined by the ADA as, "something that substantially limits one or more major life activities." It is up to the individual to determine if this applies to him/her. Examples include but are not limited to: - Blindness - Autism - Bipolar disorder - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Deafness - Cerebral palsy ...Read more
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