I'm Jordan and I'm 16, I've left school now and have started applying for jobs but having a few issues. I'm starting to really worry about whether i should put down on my application form that i suffer from dyspraxia, for the simple reason being that i think it would put off employer that i suffer from it and more than likely don't know the first thing about it!. I'm finding it very difficult whether to mainly because of my parents, my Dad says that it would more than likely effect the outcome and would be best if i kept it to myself, whereas my Mom thinks they would understand my disability and research it, then make a fair judgment to if they take me on.
Personally I'm really stuck in a rut over the whole matter, I've never met another person with dyspraxia, let alone talk to one, so it's very difficult for me to compare things, such as this.
Any advise on the matter would be much appreciated .
Dont say until they ask,they cant fire you for having it,but they may not hire you if you tell them straight off the bat,they will prob ask when they notice the issues,if its so bad for you in the first place,then you should make they decision what to do....Alot of people wont understand any disorder,even when they have something them selves,so they can be afraid...
The only time it would need to be declared is if you we're doing a job inwhich it could become and issue or health and safety .
It is also your judgement . Generally the larger the organisation the more likely they are to not mind and look after you (at least in my experience ).
In away iit does make as think more about what we can and can't do and not just rush into any old job (unless we need it )
companies cannot legally turn someone down with a disability unless if it a severe disability or person is not mentally, cognitively and physically capable. It's common sense.
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If you don't disclose about your dyspraxia on application forms/ Interviews the employer are then under no obligation to assist in supporting you whereas if you do disclose it on application forms/ interviews then the employers have to assist and support you by law.
If I were you I would go to your local job centre and ask to speak to a Disability Advisor woh may be able to help you with application forms/ interviews and ask about access to work, Disabilty allowances.
Also look at threads on here under studying
Organistaions that maybe of help
Government Disability Rights Commission
Regards
Pete
P.s I hope this helps.
We the willing, led by the unknowning are attempting to the impossible for the ungrateful.
We have done so much with so little that we are now experts at doing anything with nothing.
find a job you know you can do,when i finish college,ill be working on computers,i know i can do it,the disorder wont get in the way too much,prob forget component names,but it wont matter to much,computers are prob a dyspraxic persons best friend,lets all go into that field of work!!!
Coner i always find that doing something repetive helps me remember things and also using sticky post stic notes as well i could easily fill entire an entire whsmiths and wilkinsons with all of my post stick notes.
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I can understand your concerns, even though I am older than you I have only just found out I am dyspraxic (last november/december). I am just about to head into the world of work myself as I am about to finish university which was insanely hard not knowing about dyspraxia until I was in my masters year. Some one told me it is best to put it on application forms if they ask about disabilities and maybe even print off a couple of sheets from a website describing dyspraxia so prospective employers understand more.
They can't choose someone else over you if you are the best candidate and dyspraxia is your only fault (not that its a fault). I would say having done some part time work myself don't rush straight into a job where you will be constantly bombarded by customers or tasks that need doing that day. work your way up try n find somewhere less scary to start with and build up skills and coping strategies.
Iv found it very much depends on the size of the organisation your applying to, this is just me but if I'm sure I can do a job and its for a small company I tend not to say anything unless asked, but for larger organisations I always make it clear that I have dyspraxia because they tend to be very strict on enforcing equal opportunities, just my opinion though.
Btw whether you say something or not dont let it stop you from going for a job if you really like the sound of it and think you can do it, I've done that in the past and im still kicking myself, you'll be suprised what you can do if you really want something.
Also hiring a person with dyspraxia/dyslexia etc is best for the company simply because they don't have take out a huge insurance policy for that person but for someone with a severe learning disability they have to as they more likely to cause problems for themselves and others.
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