How To Speak To Your Employer About Your Disability: Being Your Best Advocate
Presenters: June O’Leary, Disability Advocate City of New Britain; Caela Daly, Epilepsy Advocate; Aline Herlopian, MD
Communication is key! There is a lot of uncertainty around how and when to disclose a disability to an employer. Receive recommendations for best practices around disclosure and how to access reasonable accommodations in the workplace. You will hear from a disability advocate, a neurologist, and an individual about their personal experience in the workplace as a person with Epilepsy.