[nabs-l] disclosing blindness

[Ashley Bramlett]

Kaley,

It depends on the situation. I do not disclose on cover letters and resumes; 
I do state it before an interview.
In this case, I'd disclose it. Just mention it in the bio. I'd state my name 
and major and year at the school. Then say that I'm blind, if it were me.

I hope your article gets published.
How cool you might be in a research journal! That is unusual for an 
undergrad student.

-----Original Message----- 
From: kcj21 via nabs-l
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2015 2:07 PM
To: National Association of Blind Students Mailing List
Cc: kcj21
Subject: [nabs-l] disclosing blindness

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
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