Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Landing a Job
In the final part of our three-part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network helps us put all the pieces together for the ultimate goal: landing a job! Ultimately, Lou encourages anyone with a disability or impairment to feel empowered when they begin their job search. The resiliency, creativity, and...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Inclusive Companies
In the second of our three-part series, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network teaches us how to locate progressive and diversity inclusive companies in our job search. Lou also gives us tips on how to tell if any company is inclusive, such as whether or not they highlight people with disabilities in their marketing materials.

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  What is Disclosure?
In the first of our three part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network explains the process of disclosure; notifying your employer (or potential employer) of any medical condition that requires an accommodation in order to succeed. Learn more about disclosure as well as hear Lou's advice on when and...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Only disclose a disability if it effects your job performance
Emily is a Human Resources Generalist with Allegion, a large provider of security solutions and products for homes and businesses. Emily's role as a generalist has her involved in many aspects of human resources, such as talent acquisition, employee career development, and the company's mergers and acquisitions. Emily's main goal is to find the...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Call HR to make accessibility arrangements
Peggy is the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Recruitment at Western Connecticut State University. With a background in Human Resource Management, Peggy is responsible for both the recruiting and on-boarding of new hires at the university. She walks us through the entire process, from navigating the Applicant Tracking System to the...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Be upfront before your face-to-face interview
Michelle is an Internal Recruiter for Kforce, an award-winning professional staffing agency that "provides strategic partnership in the areas of technology, finance and accounting." Her main role is to recruit for internal positions with the company, including sales professionals, other recruiters, and general office staff. No matter the desired...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Be forthcoming so your employer can help with assistance
Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great...

Channel: Disabilities Topic:  Be honest with your future employer
Jibreel is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Asthma Educator at Children's National Medical System in Silver Spring, MD. Throughout the week Jibreel's position has him working in a few different roles, from leading the clinic's asthma education staff and working on federal grant projects to jumping in himself and educating families on both the...