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Disability and Disclosure

November 12 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am
If you’re a job seeker with a disability, learn how and when to discuss a disability with an employer and identify strategies to use during the hiring process. Find out what the ADA says about employment, and learn how and when to request job accommodations.
In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate the hiring process as a job seeker with a disability so you can understand your options, advocate for what you need, and pursue employment with greater confidence.
• Understand your employment rights and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Make informed choices about if, when, and how to discuss a disability with an employer
• Understand reasonable accommodations and how to request the support you need during an interview or on the job
• Explore resources, including Ticket to Work, that can help you navigate career changes and the transition to employment

If you’re a job seeker with a disability, learn how and when to discuss a disability with an employer and identify strategies to use during the hiring process. Find out what the ADA says about employment, and learn how and when to request job accommodations.

In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate the hiring process as a job seeker with a disability so you can understand your options, advocate for what you need, and pursue employment with greater confidence.

  • Understand your employment rights and protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Make informed choices about if, when, and how to discuss a disability with an employer
  • Understand reasonable accommodations and how to request the support you need during an interview or on the job
  • Explore resources, including Ticket to Work, that can help you navigate career changes and the transition to employment

RochesterWorks is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling 585-258-3500 or TTY 800-662-1220.

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