Survey for Persons with Disabilities Have you ever had an inclusive employer? Yes No What do you feel made them inclusive? Select all that apply They did not treat me differently They were knowledgeable about disabilities They were able to implement adaptations to the position There were other staff with disabilities My opinion and experiences were valued Not sure, but I felt like they were inclusive Other Other- What do you feel made them inclusive? What do you find is the hardest part about finding employment as someone with a disability? Select all that apply Disclosing a disability Finding a job that matches my specific skill set Having bad employment experiences previously makes it hard to trust another employer Unsure which employers are inclusive and know how to work with people who have disabilities Understanding my what strengths, skills, and abilities are because I focus on my barriers. I apply for lots of jobs but feel like I don’t get the position because I have a disability I apply for lots of jobs but feel like there is a lot of competition for the positions I’m applying for There’s always something in the job advertisement that doesn’t suit me because of my disability limitations Other Other - What do you find is the hardest part about finding employment as someone with a disability? What do you find is the hardest part about keeping employment as someone with a disability? Select all that apply My mental and/or physical health decreases My employers don’t understand my disability My employers think I’m faking my disability barriers I’m underutilized/ get bored I need to call into work to miss days due to my disability and I find it bothers my employers I don’t find the environment is an inclusive one Other Other- From your perspective, where do you think employers need more information? In what areas do you think employers need more education? Job advertisements that are more inclusive, and state explicitly that they are inclusive and are open to making accommodations Employers understanding my rights better Employers adapting positions when needed in order for me to keep my employment Employers using appropriate language How stigma around disabilities is caused in the workplace How to conduct an interview making it a safe place to disclose disabilities Creating a safer or more inclusive environment for individuals with disabilities Other Other - What do you think employers need more education on? Do you find it challenging to disclose a disability in an interview? Yes no Why? I don’t want to be discriminated against I don’t know how to bring it up I am embarrassed to bring it up I don’t want the interview to be focused on my disability I feel like it would lower my chances of getting employed I feel alone as if I’m the only one with a disability Other Other - Why? Is there anything else you think employers should know? (Text box answer)EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
