What Information to Disclose, When to Disclose and Who to Disclose to
When, how and if disclosure is to occur is often affected by such factors as:
- the type of disability
- the type of employment opportunity
- the need for adjustments to be implemented for the job interview
- whether the disability is apparent or not and how this might affect the prospective employer's judgement of the person's ability to perform particular duties
- the need for work place adjustments or supports;
- the attitudes of the interviewer(s), co-workers or managers
Disclosure of disability may be made to the following people:
- careers advisors; to assist in the development of an effective career plan and job opportunities
- disability specific employment services and support networks; to assist in job-seeking activities and opportunities and/or develop external support networks
- professional registration boards; to identify professional registration requirements
- employees and employers with disabilities; obtain specific disability and employment information, develop mentoring networks and other support structures
- disability specific employment and recruitment schemes; to take advantage of equal employment opportunities and schemes
- prospective employers; to assist in obtaining information about the organisation, the prospective position, equity programs, support structures, workplace adjustment schemes
