It is important to think about disclosure when you're looking for work or working.

When you're interviewing for a job, you might choose to tell the employer about your disability because you have specific support needs or tools to do the job. Disclosing a disability can be helpful because it allows people to get the support they need to do their job. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with disabilities, but they can only do so if they know about a disability. Disclosing can also help coworkers and supervisors understand why someone receives supports, accommodations, or how they communicate. Disclosure can lead to better teamwork and working relationships.

Telling people at work about your disability can also come with risks. It is important for you to think carefully about if and when you want to tell an employer or coworkers about your disability. Disclosure is an important step in the employment journey. And, it is one that you have a right to control and make decisions about.

These resources are meant to help you and your support network (family, friends, advocacy groups you are part of, employment support professionals) talk about how to make choices about when and how to tell employers about your disability, on your own terms.