Aside from the question of how to discuss having a disability with a prospective employer, there are some of the questions a women asks herself when beginning a job search. It may be necessary to have an interpreter to assist the employer when interviewing a candidate with a hearing impairment. If your scheduled location for interviews is not accessible, arrange to have all interviews at an accessible location. If the qualified candidate requires specific accommodations, these can be made at the time of hire. These misconceptions are often the result of a lack of awareness about disabilities.
People often see the disability before the person.
They often make unfounded assumptions about how the disability affects the person. Emphasise abilities, achievements and individual qualities but avoid putting people with disabilities on a pedestal. Remember that questions concerning an interviewee's disability should be restricted to those relevant to work. Before asking a question about a person's life outside work, ask yourself if you would put this question to any other interviewee. Disabled people often offer innovative solutions to everyday challenges, with or without the technical aid or personal support.