3. 1. Need?
What do I know about…
• Job
• Functions and expectations
• Detailed job description
• Informational interview
• Accommodations
4. Practice
What job am I interested in? Will I need to make any
______________________ changes in how the job is
done because of job-
related limitations?
__ Yes __ No
What are 2 or 3 basic duties
of the job? If yes, what do I think
______________________ those changes will be?
______________________ ________________________
______________________ ________________________
________________________
5. 1. Need?
What do I know about…
Myself
Strengths/job-related limitations
Accommodations
Disability
ADA
6. Practice
What are the strengths I Are there plans or
have that would be good for strategies you could think of
the job I am interested in? to make up for job-related
limitations?
____________________
________________________
____________________ ________________________
____________________
Is there any technology you
What supports would I need could use for job-related
for my job duties? limitations?
________________________ ______________________
________________________ ______________________
7. Practice
Have I ever used any
accommodations at a work
site (paid or training)? Do I know the protections
________________________ that the Americans with
________________________ Disabilities Act offers me in
looking for a job or at work?
Will I possibly need any ________________________
medical assistance? ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________
8. 1. Need?
• What do I know about…
• Company/Employer Background Information
• Diversity
• Recruitment
• Policy
9. 1. Need?
Company/Employer Background Information
• Where to find out more information?
1. Website of company – www.youremployer.com
2. Illinois workNet centers
• workNet DuPage Career Center
www.worknetdupage.org
3. Local chamber of commerce
11. When to disclose timeline:
Before job offer When problems appear
After job offer
12. 2. When to Disclose?
Before hire
Cover letter
Resume or job application
Arranging interview appointment
During interview
13. 2. When to Disclose?
After hire
Before actually starting the job
After the job begins and before a problem
When performance difficulties appear
16. 3. How to Disclose?
General guidelines:
Positive
Inform
Educate
Functional terms
17. 3. How?
Practice phrases
“During the interview, you explained that supervisors
verbally explain directions. I work best when directions are
first explained and then demonstrated.”
“I have difficulty reading in the traditional way. My screen
reader, which reads electronic information aloud using an
electronic voice, will be useful on this job.”
“I have a medical condition that requires me to take breaks
at specific times. I always get the job done when I can
manage my schedule this way.”
19. Resources
“Disclosure Decisions To Get the Job,”
Virginia Commonwealth University
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
on Workplace Supports and Job Retention.