Disability Disclosure

I limp a lot

Jpm572 — Sun, 03 May 2009 07:28:55 GMT

I am A disabled Vet that is going to need knee surgury through the VA. How do you tell an employer that without scaring them to death? I can go up and down ladders and walk all day at work but at interviews I am worried that I will be looked over due to service injuries.

What qualifies you as a disabled person in terms of hiring practices?

jmasseron — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:47:52 GMT

After spending most of my career in the restaurant industry, I'm having difficulty trying to find a desk job or some position that would not be too physically demanding. Because of a serious injury years ago and advanced arthritis, I simply cannot do this type of work anymore. Is there a specific process you go through to become classified as disabled and does this disabled status open doors to appropriate emplyment?

Jim

Do I ask for accomodation or not?

mmcdaniel — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:15:16 GMT

I have been applying for jobs recently that have standing for long periods of time as one of the main job functions. This is difficult for me as I have an artificial leg and after more than an hour or two my residual limb starts to hurt and gets steadily worse thought the day. My leg is completely covered by long pants, which I always wear for an interview, so my employer wouldn't know unless I tell them. I don't really know when to tell them or even if I should since standing is a part of the job function, and the jobs for which I'm applying can't really be done sitting down. I am speaking of like cashier, food service, retail jobs, which is all I am qualified for at this point. In the past I have just suffered in silence, but I'm wondering if anyone had a suggestion?

Do I disclose a hidden disability?

BusyBee — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:26:08 GMT

Before joining this discussion, make sure to read this blog entry first, Disclosing a Hidden Disability by Laura Yeager, which sparked this discussion.

When I call an employer for an interview, should I disclose my disability or just show up in my wheelchair?

BettyBoop — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:56:11 GMT

This is my very first post, so welcome everyone! Your reply's are very much appreciated, because I'm not sure whether or not to disclose.

Before I go, I'm so glad to be a part of this GettingHired BETA! I can't wait for jobs to come in my area, but in the meanwhile, there are so many cool career tools that I'm finding here and would like better understand how to use them first, so BETA is just my speed right now :-)

I hope there will soon be jobs in my area. Well, back to editing my profile....