The charitable organization DisABLEDperson has just announced the release of their new report on how to disclose a disability to an employer during an interview.
DisABLEDperson, a charitable organization focusing on disability employment, has just released a new report on disclosing a disability to potential employers.
For more information, visit https://www.disabledperson.com/blog/posts/should-i-mention-my-disability-in-an-interview-the-quesiton-continues-to-be-relevant-in-2020
The release of this article will help people with a disability navigate the interview process by providing a detailed outline of the benefits of disclosing their disability.
According to the report, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 brought in two key civil rights laws regarding employment. First, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees and potential employees based on disability. Next, the law also states that employers must provide accommodations for disabled staff.
Under the ADA, employees are not required to disclose a disability. Employers, however, also do not have to make accommodations for an undisclosed disability.
DisABLEDperson’s new article provides disabled job candidates with the guidance they need to make an informed decision regarding whether to disclose during an interview.
The report explains that candidates should disclose their disability if they require accommodations. For candidates with gaps in their employment history, their disability could help explain the reasons for this.
The article also explains that disclosing a disability can put the interviewer at ease, enabling them to focus less on the disability and more on the candidate’s qualities. Telling a potential employer about a disability is also an opportunity for the candidate to exhibit self-confidence.
DisABLEDperson’s report states it is appropriate to disclose one’s disability before, during and after the interview. If they did not disclose during the interview, successful candidates should notify their employer of their disability prior to starting.
This latest release is in line with the charity’s commitment to reducing high unemployment rates among disabled people in the United States. Indeed, besides this article, the DisABLEDperson’s website has advice and job listings for disabled people looking for employment.
A spokesperson for the organization said “At DisABLEDperson we know how difficult disclosing a disability to an employer can be. This article will provide people with the information they need to navigate interviews with ease, regardless of whether they decide to disclose.”
Interested parties can find more information by visiting https://www.disabledperson.com/blog/posts/should-i-mention-my-disability-in-an-interview-the-quesiton-continues-to-be-relevant-in-2020