I have applied for a couple of jobs at local state universities and on the applications is a page to volunteer information about my disability status as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It lists all of my "disabilities" under the status lists.
So far, I have chosen to check the box that says I will not disclose, even though the reason the application gives is that the state agencies must hire a certain number of people with disabilities. I wonder if my chances truly would be better if I disclosed, or if I would be flagged in the entire state as someone to avoid hiring.
Has anyone had any experience with this type of question, or any experience of using the ADA as a defense when your employer is treating you unfairly due to your condition? The situations at work that I put up with currently is what leads me to search out other jobs; however, I think there is very little chance that I would have in getting another position due to the fact that I don't believe I would receive a good recommendation from my principal-all because of the trauma that she has created in my life over the past three years.
I am trying to get out before I end up in the hospital again. I can't let this job be the death of me!
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