Advancing Research on Workplace Disclosure of Disabling Conditions

Abstract

This symposium focuses on the experiences and strategies of persons with disabilities and the disclosure and identity management steps they take to manage their careers. The conceptual foundations are stigma, identity, and disclosure. The session incorporates organizational-level phenomenon, such as HR practices for disclosure and hiring intentions; and individual-level studies of employee disclosure and advocacy, accommodation, identity, and career success over time. We contribute empirically to research on diversity and disability disclosure to improve employment outcomes for this population. While we are focused on disability, our findings are applicable to other minority groups (e.g., sexual minorities, refugees) who may experience disclosure dilemmas. The Impact of Response Options on Disability Disclosure Rates Presenter: Alecia Marie Santuzzi; Northern Illinois U. Presenter: Robert Keating; Northern Illinois U. Presenter: Jesus Martinez; Northern Illinois U. Examining Social Status, Identity Management Strategies, Observer Perceptions, and Hiring Intentions Presenter: Daniel S. Samosh; U. of Toronto Presenter: Brent John Lyons; Schulich School of Business, York U. Self-conceptions, disclosure, and identity threats for academics with disabilities Presenter: Mukta Kulkarni; Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Presenter: Joy E. Beatty; Eastern Michigan U. The Role of Disclosure in the Recruitment of Neurodivergent Applicants Presenter: Amy Hurley-Hanson; Chapman U. Presenter: Cristina Marie Giannantonio; Chapman U. Presenter: Amy Jane Griffiths; Chapman U. Career Progression: Strategies used by Self-Advocates with ASD and their Allies Presenter: Christine Nittrouer; U. of Houston, Downtown Presenter: Evan Dean; U. of Kansas Presenter: Karrie Shogren; U. of Kansas Stigma and sanism: Employment and identity management for people with serious mental illness Presenter: Joy E. Beatty; Eastern Michigan U. Presenter: Ramona L Paetzold; Texas A&M U.