In my work over the past 10 years as a Job Developer and Job Coach with individuals with disabilities and multi-barriers here at a JVS Toronto, I have observed that one of the most challenging aspects of the job search process for my clients is dealing with disclosure at the job interview. Not all disabilities are visible, and for job seekers dealing with challenges such as hearing or visual impairments, learning disabilities or mental illness, there are often questions about whether, how and when to disclose these to employers.
Employment specialists, Hoff, Gandolfo, Gold and Jordan point out that one of the most challenging aspects of dealing with an invisible disability is deciding when, or even whether, you should disclose, thereby identifying and giving details about your disability to a stranger in a job interview. There are pros and cons of disclosing during the job interview and the authors offer some information and suggestions to help you make that decision:
