Disabled people, whatever their disability, should feel confident enough to search and go for a vacancy the same as non disabled people. Employers should give every prospect a honest chance and should not discriminate against possible candidates, just because of a disability they may have. Employers should not ask you about any disability throughout the course of an interview or at any time in talks until they have offered the vacancy to the right person. A lot of employers will be curious of their candidates and wish to become aware of as much detail as possible in order to reach their evaluation.

Although being asked questions about your disability is illegal, some employers will find a way to ask a question to bring about an answer.   You could reply in an approachable and an assured way to show your possible employers that they have nothing to be worried about. The best way to be in a good and positive position is to see to it that that you are set for any kind of question and be prepared with a confident answer to advertise yourself. Confident answers and sentences like “I am a strong contributor to team work”, “I have pride myself and my abilities to be self sufficient”, “I certainly don’t view myself being disabled” or “I can lead a busy and diverse life. Ensure you do not lie about your disability as you do not want to suffer any trust you have gained with your employer if they then find out.   You will usually be on a probation period and would have been given the job subject to agreeable references and you do not want to risk losing your place now.

Some disabilities cannot be concealed such as being in a wheelchair, defective use of part of your body or walking with a stick. The ideal way to manage your disability is to promote that you are as independent as you can be, able to fit in and work in the environment and with team members and that you do not require to be treated differently.

If you want any specialist equipment it is invariably good to be aware of and be knowledgeable about what grants are available to you and your new boss and share these with them so as you can show that there is no amount or little cost implication to the company as this will probably be one of their primary thoughts. You may be already aware of any particular requirements from your home environment, bedroom furniture, kitchen layout etc.

Displaying your qualities and character as well as how positive you are and placing your disability behind you, will give a long lasting impression that you could be the best individual for the job. Being confident and upfront during an interview if the enquiry is raised should put you in a good truthful situation for the role. There is no reason why you cannot have your choice with your home furniture and furnishings, beds and wardrobes.