Medical Whether or not to respond positively to disability question

[Mr.Smile12]

I am applying for research-related jobs at a medical school that has a stated diversity mission.

They have a voluntary "Do you have a disability" question in the section with other voluntary questions about race/ethnicity/gender.

I have a federally defined disability covered under ADA and can certainly respond yes to that.

I am not sure if it's better for my employment prospects there to say "Yes" or "Refuse to Respond".

As long as the disability does not affect how you might be able to do your job, I would encourage you to disclose it even though you are not required to. You need to see if there are technical standards for your program where it might address needing accommodations for you, but you will not otherwise be rejected because of your disability.

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[TheBoneDoctah]

Agree that disclosing is a good idea. They shouldn't flat out reject you because you have a disability as long as it won't affect your ability to do the job you are applying for.

 

[GoSpursGo]

I also agree. Disclosing should not hurt you