Isn't that being dishonest regardless of the ADA? I can't find work because of my disabilities and their severity, but if you look at me you can't tell I have any disability. I'm not picking jobs in my area because of some of the requirements I know I can't meet and there are no reasonable accommodations to be made for them. Knowing this prior to applying for anything, why would I omit that information. In my case, it puts me and the employer at risk and seems dishonest to get them to call you in for an interview. I get it, the law doesn't require disclosure until a certain point, but I also see adds stating they will "try and accommodate" those with disabilities within reason. "Within reason" disqualifies me and why go through all the stress and then need to pursue legal action? I'm confused on the objective of omission.
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I know first hand about disability and believe me its not just related to ex service men/women. Any kind of disability is a liability to a company as many of them are not equipped to provide special arrangements. Unfortunately mentioning it on your resume or cover letter will only limit your chances of getting an interview but today, even most online applications have a question asking if there is anything that will hinder you from performing the tasks listed on the job description.
I along with my fellow Americans deplore the fact that you have to serve our country, and get released back into civilian life without any assurances. I am going to write a Public petition to Obama requesting that the Govt offer subsidies or incentives to companies that hire those who have served our country on the front lines. At the very least, the larger corporations should be induced to hire a certain % of their staff from the ex-service population.
Joseph,
The basic thinking here is this:
1. The goal is to get interviews.
2. People are either consciously or unconsciously discriminatory/biased in their thinking about persons with disabilities.
3. If you don't tell them up front, it removes a potential barrier to obtaining the interview.
4. Omission is ok. Lying is not. We recommend omitting lots of things from the resume. This is no different.
5. Don't try to overthink this and worry about the "endgame" issues before there is an endgame. Get the offer then lets think about next steps.
Howard Spiegel
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