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When looking for a job should I disclose a disability

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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you-have-disability-why-should-click-yes-jan-johnston-tyler-ma/

This linkedin article suggests that I should disclose having a disability in order to increase my chances of getting a job.

I am considering checking yes because I have autism and anxiety.  I normally would never consider this, but I feel that I'm at a huge disadvantage in the job market as a white, straight, male.  Does anybody have any advice on this?   If I did check yes on my application, what kind of additional questions or proof might they ask me?

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  • I would strongly caution you to not disclose at the application stage. Unfortunately I have been a victim of discrimination because of my autism and my need for reasonable adjustments.

    I never thought it would happen to me, but it has. It's horrible. I've had to get a lawyer and it's going to the employment tribunal.

    Once you have a job offer there's usually a form given to you where it asks if you have any health conditions or disabilities. Make sure you have the job offer in writing, then submit this form (this will usually go to HR who will keep this confidential). 

    Once you are in the job - this is really, really important in case you face a situation like mine - write an email or letter to your line manager or HR asking for reasonable adjustments if you need them and saying you need them because you have autism. Having them confirmed in writing is really important if your employer does not keep their word. Your line manager agreeing in person with you to implement them isn't strong enough evidence.

    The charity Scope has a really good article on this topic giving templates where you can ask for reasonable adjustments:

    www.scope.org.uk/.../reasonable-adjustments-at-work

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  • I would strongly caution you to not disclose at the application stage. Unfortunately I have been a victim of discrimination because of my autism and my need for reasonable adjustments.

    I never thought it would happen to me, but it has. It's horrible. I've had to get a lawyer and it's going to the employment tribunal.

    Once you have a job offer there's usually a form given to you where it asks if you have any health conditions or disabilities. Make sure you have the job offer in writing, then submit this form (this will usually go to HR who will keep this confidential). 

    Once you are in the job - this is really, really important in case you face a situation like mine - write an email or letter to your line manager or HR asking for reasonable adjustments if you need them and saying you need them because you have autism. Having them confirmed in writing is really important if your employer does not keep their word. Your line manager agreeing in person with you to implement them isn't strong enough evidence.

    The charity Scope has a really good article on this topic giving templates where you can ask for reasonable adjustments:

    www.scope.org.uk/.../reasonable-adjustments-at-work

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