The author of this article has cerebral palsy. She talks about how most disabled people are fearful of disclosing their disability when applying for a job in case of discrimination. She was always afraid to tell employers she had a disability because she thought they might phase her out of the competition and consider her to not be up to standard. She shares three pivotal steps to getting her first job.
The application form, interview and then the actual career. To read her advice on how to use a disability as a strength instead of a weakness when applying for jobs, read this article!