When filling out a job application, you may see some questions about whether you have a disability or have ever had one. Should you answer it? If the disclosure could help you, the answer is yes. The ...
The issue of disclosing a disability to a potential employer is very complex and nuanced. You want to be honest and open, but there’s the constant worry about potential bias. As with all types of ...
Last year, 21.3 percent of persons with a disability were employed, up from 19.1 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Being a part of the workforce when you have a ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Keely founded Making Space, closing the disability employment gap. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Deciding whether to disclose your disability at work is deeply personal, and the stakes are high. Weigh your options carefully to find the best path for your health and career. Here are some steps ...
It’s illegal for an employer to ask you about a disability, but sometimes you may feel it is necessary to tell them. This is oftentimes dependent on how important the disability and its effects are in ...
In an ideal world, graduate programs would never discriminate against an applicant for disclosing their disability status—or, better yet, programs would be designed with disabled people in mind so ...
This guide will walk you through the key considerations and steps you can take when disclosing and discussing your disability at work, while also outlining your legal rights and what to expect from ...