Sharing Disability Stories: Making an Inclusive Impact
October 18, 2021
“I read the job notice and saw that disclosing my disability would not be seen by the hiring manager and would not affect the application process. Still, I checked the “choose not to disclose” box.”
This is a dilemma that faces job seekers with disabilities when they are considering applying for your jobs. Trust us: If this can be daunting for us, as people with a disability who also happen to be disability activists, it is certainly a daunting dilemma for everyone else.
Self-identification, or Self-ID, as a person with a disability is often not explained very well in the context of a work environment. But that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Self-ID is not disclosure and it is not required. In fact, Self-ID campaigns, are anonymous or confidential identification of people with disabilities within the workplace and are some of the most effective ways of increasing disability inclusivity.