Project Proposal-Ed

My research project encompasses a topic that benefits me both personally as well as in this class. The first unit we studied involved topics on hiring individuals with disabilities as well as their contributions to organizations which intrigued me. Some disabilities are obvious, while others are well hidden and only discoverable if the individual discloses them. I envision my research to take the form of memo to advise professionals as well as individuals about the advantages and disadvantages involved in disclosing invisible disabilities. I have worked with or known people that worked with agencies such as ACCES-VR (ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development) and ARISE (Advocacy and accessibility focuses on changing policies and removing barriers people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. It’s about working with companies, organizations, and government to support initiatives and legislation that would benefit people with disabilities.). I envision drafting a memo to help these professionals advise their clients on how to handle situations. The situations involve: (1) what are advantages and disadvantages of disclosing invisible disabilities in the work environment? Pre and post-employment; (2) are there factors of influence resulting in a positive outcome of disclosure? I have interviewed individuals in these organizations and will include information on how they currently advise their clientele. I plan to include examples whenever possible since they provide concrete information that is relatable to specific situations. I think the readers would be likely to engage in text that presented data backed up with research. The expectation is that I would have sources cited to give an authoritative and persuasive tone to my memo. My goal is to provide easy to read yet research backed information that will help individuals determine the best course of action for their particular situation. My research project encompasses a topic that benefits me both personally as well as in this class. The first unit we studied involved topics on hiring individuals with disabilities as well as their contributions to  organizations which intrigued me. Some disabilities are obvious, while others are well hidden and only discoverable if the individual discloses them. I envision my research to take the form of memo to advise professionals as well as individuals about the advantages and disadvantages involved in disclosing invisible disabilities. I have worked with or known people that worked with agencies such as ACCES-VR (ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development) and ARISE (Advocacy and accessibility focuses on changing policies and removing barriers people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. It’s about working with companies, organizations, and government to support initiatives and legislation that would benefit people with disabilities.). I envision drafting a memo to help these professionals advise their clients on how to handle situations. The situations involve: (1) what are advantages and disadvantages of disclosing invisible disabilities in the work environment? Pre and post-employment; (2) are there factors of influence resulting in a positive outcome of disclosure? I have interviewed individuals in these organizations and will include information on how they currently advise their clientele. I plan to include examples whenever possible since they provide concrete information that is relatable to specific situations. I think the readers would be likely to engage in text that presented data backed up with research. The expectation is that I would have sources cited to give an authoritative and persuasive tone to my memo. My goal is to provide easy to read yet research backed information that will help individuals determine the best course of action for their particular situation.