DARS— Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services presents
Disclosing Disability: When and if to Disclose
This training will focus on the factors to consider when making the
determination to disclose disability to a potential employer. Many
people are not trained on how to make this determination and need to
have the appropriate tools to be able to make informed decisions about
“if and when” to disclose disability.
Training Location
Texas State Technical College, Waco
James B Connally Technology Center – Auditorium
3801 Campus Drive Waco, Texas 76705
September 23, 2008 * 6-8pm
Disclosing Disability
Disclosure of disability presents a number of challenges and choices
for people with a disability. Often consumers are not trained on how
to deal with this is-sue. There are a number of key factors to
consider when making the determination “when” or “if” to
disclose:
How does the applicant’s letter of interest and resume look? Is a
disability apparent?
Does the applicant need an accommodation for the interview process?
Who will arrange accommodations for the interview process?
How does the applicant communicate their disability?
Does the applicant know what the essential functions of the job
include?
Will accommodations be needed to enable job performance?
Is it better to be strategic on the applicant’s part and disclose
disability after employment begins?
How are accommodations requested and what is the applicant’s
experience
With use of accommodations and in requesting accommodations?
Where is the emphasis, on a “qualified” person with a disability
(emphasizing the word qualified) or on a person who is disabled.
What are the responsibilities of the applicant or employee once a
disability is disclosed?
Does the employer have less than 15 employees?
Multiple disabilities that may not be apparent. Should these be
disclosed, if so when?
Some people choose to disclose their disability because they know
they will need accommodations at the interview, or for training on the
job. Others may choose not to disclose disability for fear an
interview may never be offered, or that their disability will become
the focus of the interview instead of their “abilities”. In the
end the decision to disclose is a personal one, but special factors
should be considered so the best decision is made.
The Speaker
Randi Turner serves as the Communications Access Specialist at DARS
Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. She works with agencies
and service providers regarding their access obligations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. Her
training empowers people who are deaf or hard of hearing with
knowledge of their civil rights and provides advocacy skills. She also
provides training to parents of children with hearing loss regarding
their rights under the IDEA.
Co-Sponsored by Communication Access
Communication access service for participants such as real time
captioning or interpreter services must be requested by September 13,
2008. Email to: [email protected]
or call the office. Intended audience: people who are deaf or hard
of hearing
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