[NFBCS] How/when is it a good time to disclose

[charles.vanek at gmail.com]

Agreed with Tracy.
There's a lot that can influence the "best" time.  But as a director of
numerous teams all I care about is ensuring the people working for me have
what they need to be productive.  I'm blind myself but don't have any blind
staff however have seen other issues from severe car accident injuries to
other diseases or family situations.  So if your manager/lead and those
above them are good at what they do, then they'll want to know what you need
and they should work hard to get it for you.  
Your part in that is letting them know with enough time to get you what you
need and for you to anticipate your needs to stay ahead of any roadblock.

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Subject: Re: [NFBCS] How/when is it a good time to disclose

Hi Haoran.
That's a tricky question, and has different answers at different times.
I think you should let your team lead know before you show up, and it's
essential if you will be needing any accomodations.
How will you connect to their system?  Will you be bringing your own laptop,
or will you need to install a screen reader on one of theirs?
Will you be expected to connect through Citrix, which is quite common and is
a problem for screen readers?
Will you need to read papers and fill out forms when you get there?  There
are still an amazing number  of print forms.
Just things you might want to consider beforehand.
Good luck with your internship.  May it be fruitful and lead to even greater
things.
Tracy


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Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 2:00 PM
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Cc: Haoran Wen
Subject: [NFBCS] How/when is it a good time to disclose

Hello all,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I am wondering when is it a good time to disclose my disability.
I am starting an internship this summer and have been exchanging emails with
my team lead, and I was thinking of what is the best way to disclose my
blindness.

I am wondering does anyone have any advise in how/when to go about this?

Thanks,
Haoran
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