What are the pros and cons of checking the box on job applications that you have a disability? I know with government contracts, affirmative action is extended to disabled individuals. However, with private employers is it a good or bad ideal to disclose your disability status on the job application? I know I'm not comped to provide this information at any point during my employment, I'm just wondering what the best strategy is?

Here are the options I see:

• Disclose your status as a disabled person on the job application?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person during the interview?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person after the offer letter?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person after you accept the offer?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person after your first paycheck?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person a few months into the job?
• Disclose your status as a disabled person only if you need accommodation?
• Never disclose your status as a disabled person to your employer?