[NABS-L] [nabs-l] disclosing your disability on a graduate school application

[Roanna Bacchus]

Hi Danielle I would disclose my disability on this application. This may inicrease your chances of being accepted to this university.

On Aug 22, 2018 6:16 PM, Danielle Sykora via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi all, 
>
> I'm curious whether those of you who have applied to graduate school, 
> particularly in STEM subjects, disclosed your disability prior to 
> being accepted? I generally do not disclose my disability ahead of 
> time if I have the choice because I want to be considered fairly with 
> as little prejudice as possible. I've submitted one application 
> without disclosing my disability anywhere in the application material, 
> which is definitely the right decision for that situation. 
>
> I am however considering whether disclosing my blindness with this 
> second application would be beneficial or not. This particular 
> university really seems to emphasize diversity, mentioning unusual 
> backgrounds and being part of a minority group on both the application 
> and statement of purpose guidelines (not just the generic "we value 
> diversity" statement on the website that practically every university 
> includes). I'm wondering if mentioning my blindness along with other 
> factors (either on the appropriate place in the application or on my 
> statement of purpose) would improve my chances of being accepted 
> because it improves their diversity; however, I am still concerned 
> about preconceived notions the professors I would like to consider me 
> for assistantships might have that could cause them to overlook me 
> entirely. 
>
> Thoughts? 
> Danielle 
>
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