Defining Disclosure
What does this word mean: telling someone about your disability?
Disclosure
When creating your disclosure script, you should focus on your capabilities and these instead of your limitations.
Strengths
Digital reminders, timers, or planners are examples of this specific support category.
Technology Support
Disclosure can happen at multiple times, including on the job application, during the interview, or at the time of this.
Job offer time
A potential benefit (pro) of choosing not to share information is that this remains maintained.
Personal privacy
This person is the one who ultimately decides if, when, and how to share information about their disability.
You (the job seeker)
Thinking about yourself, your skills, and your challenges is the very first step, called this.
Self-Reflection
Getting instructions one step at a time or using a written schedule are examples of this support category.
Organization & Focus Supports
Creating a script includes following formula involves combining the challenge and support need to request one of these
Accommodation
A potential negative consequence (con) of disclosing before the interview is the possibility of this negative judgment.
Possible bias
You should approach this trusted person if you choose to disclose.
A Manager or Human Resources (HR)
This is one of the key questions you ask yourself during self-reflection about the support you need to do well.
What accommodations help me succeed?
A comfortable chair, adjusted lighting, or a quiet workspace fall under this type of support category.
Physical or Environmental Support
When choosing the moment to disclose, you must be prepared with a list of these specific items.
Specific accommodation needs
A benefit (pro) of early disclosure is that you are able to prepare for this meeting with accommodations.
Interview
This type of choice is personal and controlled by you, and there is no single __________ to do it.
"right way"
Practicing your disclosure script beforehand helps you create a clear and confident version of this.
Communication strategy
Having directions explained in different ways (spoken, written, or visual) is an example of this type of support.
Communication Support
This key question is asked when identifying the needed support.
"What would help me do this better?".
A potential negative consequence (con) of disclosing late is that this may be delayed.
Support
Your disability is only one part of this overall identity related to your job.
Personal/Professional identity
You should focus on your abilities and capabilities, not these, when discussing your disability in the workplace.
Limitations
A supportive coworker or positive feedback and encouragement are examples of this specific type of support.
Social-Emotional Support
When talking about accommodations, you must explain that they improve how well you work, also known as this.
Productivity
If you choose not to disclose, you may have to put in more of this to manage challenges alone.
Effort