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When disability disclosure leads to employment discrimination

I disclosed my autism in a job interview because I needed accommodations and didn't get the position even though I was clearly qualified.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Legal protections fail to prevent subtle bias that punishes honesty about accommodation needs.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Neurodivergent identity — autism and ADHD?”

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