When to declare a disability?

studentphil

When is best to declare a disability when applying for a job?

If you can not do it on the application form as the form lacks a place to declare it, when is the best time to declare it?


Is it best to wait until they offer you the job and then they can not possibly discriminate against you as I think if places know they are more likely to see you negatively (regardless of the law)?

LittleVoice

If the employer is a disability symbol (the two ticks logo) user, then mention it from the start. Then, if you meet the minimum requirements for the job, you get an interview. (You probably knew that already.)

If you have a disability which would require any special treatment at interview, mention it when you are offered an interview. For example, a wheelchair user might need to point out access requirements for an interview room.

studentphil

The only info I can see on disability is "once your disability is made known you are covered by DDA". But it says nothing about how to make it known and I dont think bringing it up at interview is good as it makes you look as if you are hiding it.

studentphil

sherbetpops wrote: »

why would you have to

I dont think it is good from past experience to say "I have a disability" and they look and see the job requires carrying stuff and then they might think "no, won't have him"

UKTigerlily

Just put it if asked on the form, if it asks you & you don't declare it & get the job & they find out they can sack you, plus if they know they can help. If there's no questions about it on the form, which i'd be suprised at (Most ask are you disabled) then if there''s an any other comments bit you can put it there. If they don't take you on because of it, i'd not want to work for them. Now, hows the applications coming on?

studentphil

sherbetpops wrote: »

why would you be applying for a job you cannot do

I can do the job but if employer sees disabled they might assume you can not!!

UKTigerlily

Better still, I see how many work/application questions/threads you've started, why not print them out & go to CAB where they can address you're q's in detail!

studentphil

UKTigerlily wrote: »

Just put it if asked on the form, if it asks you & you don't declare it & get the job & they find out they can sack you, plus if they know they can help. If there's no questions about it on the form, which i'd be suprised at (Most ask are you disabled) then if there''s an any other comments bit you can put it there. If they don't take you on because of it, i'd not want to work for them. Now, hows the applications coming on?

Only relevant ish bit is health section, but it is a disability not bad health so I am not putting it there.

I have sent the application in

studentphil

sherbetpops wrote: »

if you can do he job, you can do the job, is it not obvious you are disabled

Providing they dont look at my legs, no! And sat at an interview they won't see it.

sarahlouise210

I thought that it would be obvious that you have a disability! If you are physically going for an interview face to face ?? You have often said how you can see your disability and stated that you have difficulty walking - if this is the case and they offered you the job they would know you were disabled ?? Having said that ...someone started work at our place and we were told she had a speech impediment.. turns out she was deaf and had lipread her way through interview !!!!

UKTigerlily

Well why ask AFTER you've sent it!?!? lol aww Phil what are we gonna do with ya? IMO it should go in health as it relates to health! As long as you mention it either at application or interview you'll be ok though. If asked, mention it, if not, bring it up at interview. I'm sure applications will cover it mainly. I actually got marked up for mentioning it on my application (They get scored) & it can be in your favour to mention it but positively, I highlighted the good points & made it seem positive.

btw they'll assume you fit the jobs requirements if applying anyway, for example my upper body strength isn't great & I wouldn't apply for a job needing to life x amount