The decision is yours. In my world, both having hired and been hired, it is
always better to be up front. If they deny you because of your disability,
they have to live with that, and you would have likely had to deal with an
entity that didn't want to deal with you in the first place, had they hired
you not knowing you were blind. Better to be transparent.
As for how to go about it, I would mention that you are blind, that it will
not impact your ability to do the job, or if it will, how, whether you need
any accommodations, and provide them an idea of how you would do the job,
even if you are blind. Give them examples, tools that you use, etc., and
allow them the time and opportunity to ask you questions, and get
comfortable with the idea of your blindness. They might not bring it up
otherwise, even if they are curious.
Best of luck.
On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 3:30 PM <pablocmd2014@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Happy new year 2022 for every one.
I think that this topic has been discussed on the list several times.
However, every situation is different and now is my turn to ask.
Right now I am on the second interview for a position as Project Manager
in a large bank here in US.
During the application process, I specified that I was someone with
disabilities and all of that that appears on the applications. So, I said
the true when I was asked.
However, on the first interview, no body asked me about disabilities or
anything like that. Now I am going to the second and possible last
interview and I am not sure when is the correct time to let they know that
I am totally blind.
Of course, one of my concerns is if I say that I am blind, they might
change their mind. It could happen or it might not happen.
Should I wait until they make an official offer?
When should I say that I am blind.
It is a difficult dilemma for me.
Any advice would be appreciate,
Best,
Pablo
