PDF | EPUB | Vol. 13, No. 4 (2018)
Disclosing an invisible disability is still, sadly, a somewhat risky act and it takes courage for an employee to raise their hand and say what they need and why. They can feel self-conscious, different, vulnerable. By the same measure, disclosure is usually accompanied by a request for accommodation—small changes or simple tools that can make success at work easier. Accommodations done well provide protection and support .
Background
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Editor's Message
(Sarah Hamid-Balma) -
Navigating Mental Health Issues in the Workplace: A short guide to disclosure and accommodation
(Julie Menten)
Experiences and Perspectives
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Spilling the Beans at Work: A gateway to understanding and growth
(Neil) -
Should You Let a Sleeping Dog Lie? The stigma of mental illness and the hidden risks of disclosure
(Emma) -
Accommodation Works: An employer perspective
(Lisa Mort-Putland) -
The Ups and Downs of Disclosure and Accommodation: A tale of three employers
(John) -
The Mask of a Smile: Faking normal at work when you have an eating disorder
(Megan) -
Accommodating Addiction in the Workplace
(Adam Picotte) -
Employers Can Take a Leadership Role in Workplace Accommodation: A harm-reduction activist’s view
(Brian Mackenzie)
Alternatives and Approaches
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Silence Can Be Deadly: Creating a safe space for mental health conversations in the workplace
(Gord Menelaws) -
Disability Disclosure and Accommodation at Work
(Shelley Hourston) -
Creating Inclusive Workplaces through Accommodation
(Laura Track)
