Persons with disABILITIES > Interviewing

Interviewing

When inviting disabled candidates to interviews, explain the interview process and ask whether they have any needs that will require special support or accommodation. For example, a candidate may…

• Use a wheelchair, so the interview room should not present any physical barriers (e.g., little room to move around or the table is too high).
• Have a hearing disability and speech read, so the room should have good lighting and your face should be visible at all times during the interview.
• Have a learning or visual disability and therefore has difficulties reading written text, so tests should be provided on audio tape or the test questions read out loud.
• Need extra time to complete a test, so extra time may be appropriate.  

Note: A person with a disability can choose not to disclose any information relating to their disability until a job offer is made. Only then are employers allowed to inquire about the possible need for job accommodation.