DISCLOSING A DISABILITY BEFORE AN ACCOMMODATION IS NEEDED

Can an employee later request an accommodation if they didn't when they first disclosed their disability? Yes! Read “Disclosing a Disability Before an Accommodation is Needed”

In our experience at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), most individuals disclose their disabilities to their employers when they need an accommodation. However, there are other reasons an individual might disclose a disability to an employer such as affirmative action hiring, explaining an unusual circumstance, or just personal preference and comfort in bringing their whole selves to work. One of the questions we often get from individuals who have disclosed without needing an accommodation is what happens if later they do need an accommodation? Are employers on notice and is it then up to them to recognize that an accommodation is needed?

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