Declaring disabilities on job applications, good idea or bad idea?

Lisatho11987777

@cupcake88 I totally  agree in my advocacy work  I myself have represent 800 people in tribunal since  2003 and your right it isn't just disabled people  

I totally agree that more people should take there employer to tribunal  no one should be bullied in the work place 

I did alot of unfair dismissal  and sexusl hsrresment   aswel as bullying  the most interesting one was being overlooked for promotion because of age 

I think alot of people start to do it but  they cant cope I know some people don't agree  but in my opinion  everyone who works should be in a union  its not just about when your job goes wrong they help eith alot of other things doesnt have to be in a work place you can join the union on line yourself  I was a union  rep when I worked at tesco I am just a member now 

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Well I got rejected again, for the Alzheimer's Society... So even a (Removed by moderator, profanity) Charity won't take me on because I was daft enough to declare my problems!

This is getting ridiculous now!

MarkM88

MrAllen1976 said:

Well I got rejected again, for the Alzheimer's Society... So even a ****ing Charity won't take me on because I was daft enough to declare my problems!

This is getting ridiculous now!

What role did you apply for?

Lisatho11987777

@MrAllen1976 I have always found it harder to get voluntary  work  than paid work  if I wanted to be a carer i could walk into a job tomorrow  but  I cant do it anymore ? 

cupcake88

@lisathomas50 I agree with you more people should go to tribunal . And yeh unions do help I wasn’t apart of one and I couldn’t afford legal representation only certain cases they take on for free when it’s a huge money case .
i was able to get free legal advice but wasn’t able to get free legal representation. 

It was a long and stressful progress lasted bout 5 months for me in total I wasn’t backing down , you think these places are gonna have some hot shot legal team but most of the time it’s just there admin dealing with it . So there’s no need to be put off , For what ever reason if you feel your work has mistreated you then I urge any one to take it further of course raise grievence with Employer but you only have 3 months from when the last incident took place to take it further . 

I don’t think my employers took it serious until they had a letter from the tribunal with a pre hearing date . They decided to settle just before the pre hearing . What I’m saying is Because I had mentioned I was disabled on my application  they couldn’t argue they didnt know so my advice is to always let them know .

keep on applying you will find a job soon . 

Lisatho11987777

@cupcake88 I am glad thst you got what you deserved  they obviously  knew they were in the wrong to settle out of court 

I am a voluntary advocate so I don't get paid I  do it for free so that I can help people   I have a law degree and a social work degree  as I cover alot of different problems aswel as representing people  who cant afford legal advice  

I am happy that you didn't have to go to tribunal in the end hope you were happy with your settlement  thank you for sharing  it will help alot of people 

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MarkN88 said:

MrAllen1976 said:

Well I got rejected again, for the Alzheimer's Society... So even a ****ing Charity won't take me on because I was daft enough to declare my problems!

This is getting ridiculous now!

What role did you apply for?

Information Officer, Home based.

Lisatho11987777

@MrAllen1976 you just need to keep trying you will find a job that suits you 

Ami2301

@Richard_Scope as your Scope's Cerebral Palay Information Officer, do you mind sharing what your role entails?

Richard_Scope

Hi @Ami2301
Well, my role as CP Information Officer is very varied. I will try to include as much as I can!
I have to keep up to date with developments in treatments for CP and relay that to the community.
I support parents that have just received a diagnosis for their child.
I support adults that have received a late diagnosis and their mental wellbeing
Create content for the community and Scope website
Work with academics, universities and CP organisations from around the world to keep research into all aspects of CP researched
I am a support for people with CP and their loved ones to call and discuss their problems
I support our amazing colleagues on the Helpline
I deal with sex and relationship queries for all impairments
I (pre-covid) travelled around training organisations and educational institutions about disability and CP.

That's all I can remember at the minute.

Ami2301

Thank you @Richard_Scope  

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lisathomas50 said:

@MrAllen1976 I have always found it harder to get voluntary  work  than paid work  if I wanted to be a carer i could walk into a job tomorrow  but  I cant do it anymore ? 

I've had the opposite problem, most Charities are so desperate for help they'll take on almost anyone with a pulse of working age.

However, when I apply for "proper" jobs, the first thing I do is declare my disabilities, and the fact I can only work limited hours due to the carers, and I get rejected like I got rejected by the Pet shop in Rotherham last week, and also the one at Wadsley Bridge.