[nabs-l] Disclosing That I am Blind on job/internship application process?

Miso Kwak kwakmiso at aol.com
Fri Jul 24 07:11:15 UTC 2015


Hello everyone,
What are your thoughts about disclosing our blindness when applying to 
internships and/or jobs?
I currently have a job (which is my first official job) so I have done 
it once, but I had an easy way.
My blindness was a major factor in being hired because I work for 
making an accessible campus map for my university. I got recruited 
because I was a blind student who was active on campus, so I did not 
have to think about when and how to disclose my blindness.
I am currently applying to different internships with hope of getting 
one to complete one of my minor requirements.
So I am a bit confused and concerned on how I should handle disclosing 
that I am blind.
Would you do it on case by case basis?
For instance, if you were applying to an organization that mainly 
serves blind client, would you disclose that you are blind, whereas, if 
you were applying for a corporate internship or a baby sitting job, you 
would not?
I'd just like to hear your thoughts on this matter.
Thank you in advance.
Miso Kwak






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