Requesting and Negotiating a Reasonable Accommodation

From the desk of Linda Carter Batiste, J.D., Director of Services and Publications

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. However, it is …

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Charting a Bold Vision in Gen AI Without Sight

Below is an article originally published on Google’s blog. Visit the Google company page on PowerToFly to see their open positions and learn more.

My career has been largely shaped by two things: my passion for computers and being born …

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Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities

disABLEDperson, Inc. announces our Fall 2024 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities! This competition begins on August 14, 2024, and ends on October 31, 2024 for the award of $2000.00 (two thousand dollars)! Details at www.disABLEDperson.com

To participate, …

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6 Things Every Differently Abled Job Applicant Should Know About Disability Employment

People with disabilities often face challenges that impede their access to career opportunities and advancement. Fortunately, there are laws in place and resources available to help them. Whether you’re a job seeker with a disability or an employer wanting to …

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6 Things to Consider Before Disclosing a Disability On a Job Application

To disclose your disability in a job application or not to disclose your disability in a job application — that is the question that many women, including FGB’ers, are asking.

“Should I disclose my disability?” an anonymous FGB’er asked the FGB …

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Employee Self-Advocacy: How To Talk To Your Employer About Your Disability

By Paula Morgan, Forbes

Not everyone feels comfortable sharing their personal lives with their employers, particularly when it comes to health issues and disability. Legally, you are in no way obligated to disclose your disability to your employer, or even …

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How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

If you have a disability, you probably face challenges on a regular basis. Disability discrimination should not be one of them. Discriminating against someone on the basis of her disability in the workplace is illegal. If it occurs, victims should …

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Job Hunting With a Disability or Chronic Illness

Chronic illness and disability are more ubiquitous than you may realize: an estimated 60% of the U.S. population lives with a chronic illness, and 27% lives with some form of disability. Given that such a significant portion of the population …

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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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Job Searching With a Disability | How to Prepare for the Interview Process

For job seekers with disabilities, the job search may include questions and challenges that others may not regularly come up against. In addition to wondering whether the roles you’re applying for are a fit, you may also be concerned about …

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