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Creating Positive Experiences - Disclosure

Mary Quirke & Caroline McGrotty

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Recognising where someone’s at

• Facing transition• Lack of confidence• Limited experiences,• Assumptions about

what disclosure is and isn’t…







Disclosure is not just about a label…

• how you something…Understanding

• what accommodations work best for you and being able to talk about them…Knowing

• A POSITIVE ATTITUDE encouraging others to get to know you, how you do things rather than what you are.

Having







To be aware that….• Additional supports do not

give the graduate an unfair advantage

• All it does is level the playing field giving you an opportunity to compete at the same level as others.







1.Source and utilizeappropriate information

• Know how the individual works best – understanding the impact

• Research the work situation they are going into – this is changeable







2. Communicate at all Levels

Individuals, Faculty, Employers, friends, colleagues, other professionals (AHEAD)…







3. Understand & Be Aware!

Take into account the impact of the disability on not just educational or work experiences but also the work social

experiences.







Lead the Conversation & Be Open!







Any questions?






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