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Document Type: Article All Authors / Contributors: LH Jans Affiliation: DBTAC, Pacific ADA Center, Center on Disability, Public Health Institute, 555 12th Street, Suite 1030, Oakland, CA 94607, USA. research1@adapacific.org; HS Kaye; EC Jones ISSN:1053-0487 Language Note: English Unique Identifier: 789338855 Awards: Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Many people with disabilities want to work, but face employment barriers that have resulted in dismal employment rates. Successfully employed people with disabilities have valuable experience that can help others seeking employment, yet research literature provides little information about their strategies for discussing disabilities with employers and negotiating the hiring process. METHOD: In five focus groups, 41 people competitively employed for at least 5 years discussed employment experiences related to their varied disabilities. The sample excluded people in disability-related jobs or self-employed. Data were coded and analyzed using a grounded theory method. RESULTS: Disclosure and discussion decisions were influenced by the nature of disability (visible, hidden, stigmatized, multiple), whether and when people needed accommodations, and the perceived disability-friendliness of organizations. Qualitative data analysis suggested guidelines for whether, when, and how to discuss disability, while acknowledging the complexity of decision-making depending on workplace culture and personal choices. Interview strategies included ways to emphasize strengths, gather information about duties and work environment, handle inappropriate questions, and address unspoken employer concerns. Participants gave disability-specific advice to help job-seekers balance their abilities and interests, and use networking and other approaches to find favorable opportunities. Concluding that people with disabilities must work harder than others to get a job, they described approaches and tools to help others achieve success. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest approaches to assist job-seekers to make decisions about disclosing or discussing their disability, present themselves in a straight-forward, disability-positive manner, and find satisfying work based on their skills and interests.

Title : Getting hired: successfully employed people with disabilities offer advice on disclosure, interviewing, and job search.
Author : LH Jans Affiliation: DBTAC, Pacific ADA Center, Center on Disability, Public Health Institute, 555 12th Street, Suite 1030, Oakland, CA 94607, USA. research1@adapacific.org; HS Kaye; EC Jones
Language : en
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