The mediator should not accept disruptions just because the person has a disability. It may be helpful put the disability information to be shared in writing to be sure it is acceptable. A person with traumatic brain injury may have poor impulse control and poor social skills. The person may say something offensive to another party in the session that is based more on the person's lack of self-control than with any negative impulses. With advance preparation, the parties can avoid hard feelings.
Confidentiality is a significant issue to persons with hidden disabilities.
The person may not wish to self-identify to the other party. A person with AIDS may wish to schedule sessions for times when his medication is not affecting him. A person with lupus may tire easily and request that sessions be no longer than two hours. The other party normally does not need to know about this request, and the mediator is obligated to maintain confidentiality. The way that the mediator interacts with the disabled person sets an example.