[nabs-l] disclosing blindness

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oHello,
You all bring up some great points. I see both sides to this issue. I can definitely say from my experience, not mentioning anything about blindness or disability give you a higher chance of getting an interview or moving onto the next level at something. When they notice you then the problems occur when they see you are disabled. But from my experience you should never ever ask clothes unless, doing so prevents you from applying because of a barrier to applying for a job, for example so for all those people that so you should disclose out of time isoh yeah whatever they want to a bunch of junk.

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> On Oct 10, 2015, at 3:04 PM, Aleeha Dudley via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> The only reason I don’t disclose is if it is on paper. Obviously, if I am seen with my guide dog, someone will know I am blind. I am proud of who I am and the fact that I am blind. I refuse to give someone the opportunity to discriminate against me just because of their perceptions about blindness. I would rather explain myself than let a piece of unmoving and non emotional paper do it for me. I only have so much space on a resume. My blindness does not affect my ability to do the work assigned. An employer uses a resume to make a decision about whether or not to interview me. I’ll not have them dismiss me offhand due to their beliefs. They must talk to me at least once if I do not disclose. This way, I’m on level footing with everyone else. Like it or not, many future employers will dismiss an application offhand if they see a disability on it. It makes it much harder for them to do that based solely on disability if I come to an interview and am thus put in the same category as everyone else. 
>> On Oct 10, 2015, at 2:57 PM, Robin via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> If you don't disclose your Blindness, isn't that simply reinforcing the Stereotype of Blindness as something more than a nusance? I suggest BeingProud of it, and disclosing it. How are "we" supposed ToChange Public'sPerception if "we" don't start. (Note: this is just my (humble) opinion - Take It OR Leave It) Everyone's view(s) are equally important on this topic. I just felt it necessary to indicate mine especially if others on ThisList feel the same as I do, but are discouraged from sharing due to the enormous responses indicating otherwise.
>> At 11:37 AM 10/10/2015, you wrote:
>>> I would have to agree! If you are submitting a paper to a journal, you want to be known as an amazing writer. Period. You do not want to be known as someone who is an amazing writer despite your blindness. This type of qualification serves to minimize your accomplishments, and you worked hard to get where you are, blindness or not! On Sat, Oct 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Aleeha Dudley via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org > wrote: > In all honesty, I do not disclose my blindness directly unless it is > absolutely necessary. I find that it gives the opportunity for a person who > does not know me to make judgments about me before meeting me, especially > given the stereotypes of blindness that are so prevalent. I will not > disclose on a resume, or in other important documents related to employment > or academic work. I prefer to do that disclosure in person, so that I may > try to influence someone’s attitude about me through my own behavior. > > On Oct 10, 2015, at 2:07 PM, kcj21 via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > > > Good afternoon all,              I am currently submitting one of my > literature papers to my university's undergraduate research journal and > they require that I submit a bio. This led me to ponder whether I should > include my blindness in this bio and when we, in general, choose to > disclose our blindness. In most instances, I only bring it up when > necessary. Additionally, although I am , in no way, uncomfortable with > sharing my disability, I do not want it to become the central part of my > bio or in anyway overshadow my work.  I would just like to open up a > discussion regarding when we mention our blindness and whether that > disclosure may, in some capacity, overshadow or modify our accomplishments. > > Best,Kaley > > _______________________________________________ >  > nabs-l mailing list > > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org  > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > nabs-l: > > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/blindcowgirl1993%40gmail.com  > > > _______________________________________________ >  nabs-l mailing list > nabs-l at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org  > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > nabs-l: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/kestomberg%40coe.edu  > _______________________________________________ nabs-l mailing list nabs-l at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nabs-l_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for nabs-l: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nabs-l_nfbnet.org/robin-melvin%40comcast.net
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