Nabbosa, thanks for a very thorough post for OrangeMetal and others applying in the academic field, and those like myself who don't have much insight about the application process in a academic/university setting.
I particularly like the advice here: 'You want to be sure you are putting your best foot forward in the interview. Especially with hearing issues, you'd rather be seen as having a disability that can be accommodated than being seen as someone who is slow or inattentive.'
'most people you will speak with are afraid of the ADA because they don't know what's actually in it. They are afraid of doing something illegal, so they will bend over backward to be kind, or avoid the topic, or whatever.'
In the private sector, that may not always be the case. I think because often they're oblivious and 'don't know what they don't know'. Just because it's illegal it doesn't always benefit the applicant in an enviorment that's unwelcoming, or in a right to work state.
OrangeMetal, wishing you the very best of luck.
I particularly like the advice here: 'You want to be sure you are putting your best foot forward in the interview. Especially with hearing issues, you'd rather be seen as having a disability that can be accommodated than being seen as someone who is slow or inattentive.'
'most people you will speak with are afraid of the ADA because they don't know what's actually in it. They are afraid of doing something illegal, so they will bend over backward to be kind, or avoid the topic, or whatever.'
In the private sector, that may not always be the case. I think because often they're oblivious and 'don't know what they don't know'. Just because it's illegal it doesn't always benefit the applicant in an enviorment that's unwelcoming, or in a right to work state.
OrangeMetal, wishing you the very best of luck.
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