January 8, 2024
At a Glance
For people with disabilities, the decision to disclose information about a disability can be nuanced and complex.
Creating an apprenticeship environment that’s welcoming and inclusive for people with disabilities requires an understanding of an array of legal and ethical issues that are at play when workers and learners choose to identify as people with disabilities and disclose further information about disabilities.
This brief discusses the various topics related to disability disclosure and self-identification, including the legal parameters regarding disclosure and other important matters that must be taken into consideration by apprenticeship sponsors, employers, providers of related technical instruction, and workforce partners, as well as program applicants and apprentices themselves.
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