Anonymous
04/12/2024 11:33
Subject: At what point do you mention accommodations
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, I think physical disabilities are easier to have accommodated because there really isn’t as much subjectivity to it as an invisible disability where people may differ on what is reasonable to accommodate.
If you are blind, then there is software to read things to you. If you have mobility issues then they should be able to give you an office you can access (maybe first floor or whatever).
This. I am severely visually impaired, which luckily means accommodations are pretty straightforward. I find that people go out of their way to accommodate once they understand what I need. It has not been an issue. I am a high achiever; I just work a little differently!
PP, I’m glad your disability hasn’t hindered you at all. I acquired my disability a few years ago and this is my first job search since, so I really worried about how I would be perceived.
I’m the PP. I know it can be stressful and there is such a stigma where there shouldn’t be. I’m so happy it worked out for you! Congratulations on the new job.
Anonymous
04/12/2024 11:28
Subject: At what point do you mention accommodations
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:OP, I think physical disabilities are easier to have accommodated because there really isn’t as much subjectivity to it as an invisible disability where people may differ on what is reasonable to accommodate.
If you are blind, then there is software to read things to you. If you have mobility issues then they should be able to give you an office you can access (maybe first floor or whatever).
This. I am severely visually impaired, which luckily means accommodations are pretty straightforward. I find that people go out of their way to accommodate once they understand what I need. It has not been an issue. I am a high achiever; I just work a little differently!
PP, I’m glad your disability hasn’t hindered you at all. I acquired my disability a few years ago and this is my first job search since, so I really worried about how I would be perceived.
Anonymous
04/12/2024 11:04
Subject: At what point do you mention accommodations
Anonymous wrote:OP with an update. I disclosed before the offer and the company didn’t miss a beat in their response. What a relief. For those who said I should have disclosed with my application, this was a cover letter/resume only application.
OP, congrats on the new job! Especially since it sounds like you learned something positive about your new employer in the process.
Anonymous
04/12/2024 11:01
Subject: At what point do you mention accommodations
Anonymous wrote:OP, I think physical disabilities are easier to have accommodated because there really isn’t as much subjectivity to it as an invisible disability where people may differ on what is reasonable to accommodate.
If you are blind, then there is software to read things to you. If you have mobility issues then they should be able to give you an office you can access (maybe first floor or whatever).
This. I am severely visually impaired, which luckily means accommodations are pretty straightforward. I find that people go out of their way to accommodate once they understand what I need. It has not been an issue. I am a high achiever; I just work a little differently!
Anonymous
04/12/2024 10:11
Subject: At what point do you mention accommodations
thaAnonymous wrote:OP with an update. I disclosed before the offer and the company didn’t miss a beat in their response. What a relief. For those who said I should have disclosed with my application, this was a cover letter/resume only application.
That's great! Congrats on the offer and good luck.
Don't listen to the PP. You're not required to disclose to apply..