Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD)
Career Services and Disability Careers Office at The University of Tennessee

Definition of Disclosure

Options for Timing of Disclosure with Advantages, Disadvantages and Issues

• On a resume or application
• Calling to the potential employer to set the interview appointment
• Interview: Moment of Meeting
• During the Interview
• Interview: Pre-offer
• Interview: Post offer / Pre-acceptance
• After the "start date"
• After a problem develops on the job
• Never disclose

Rules for a Good Disclosure

• Script your disclosure
• Rehearse
• Avoid being too clinical or detailed
• Remember your script and be positive

The Disclosure Process

• Preparing to disclose
• When you disclose
• Preparing the script

Script for Disclosure

Disclosure Scenarios

What Does This All Mean??

For more detailed information about the Training Modules listed here or to inquire about additional training services e-mail training@cosdonline.org.

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