It is estimated that one in six people has a disability of some kind, of which more than half are hidden. This session provides an overview of the increasing role of hidden disabilities in D&l strategies, and their challenges and benefits for large companies. Learn the beginner steps to more effectively managing employees with hidden disabilities, including how to create an environment that will promote disclosure. Understand the potential recruiting challenges of college-educated people with hidden disabilities.
• Increase your understanding of the variety of potential hidden disabilities in your employees.
• Be aware of legal issues surrounding disclosure.
• Learn the tools for successfully managing employees with hidden disabilities.
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Michael John Carley
Executive Director
ASTEP (the Asperger Syndrome Training & Employment Partnership)
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Michael John Carley joined the Asperger Syndrome Training and Employment Partnership, as the Executive Director, in January, 2011. In addition, Mr. Carley serves as the Executive Director of the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) and he is also the author of Asperger’s From the Inside-Out (Penguin/Perigee).
Mr. Carley has appeared in the media widely, most notably in the New York Times, Washington Post, NY Newsday, the London Times, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Chronicle of Higher Education, NEWSWEEK OnAir, ABCNews, BBC News, Psychology Today, and on radio with Terry Gross’ Fresh Air, and The Infinite Mind. NPR News also aired a 12-minute story in June of 2006 that featured Mr. Carley and GRASP. He was also featured in the documentary, “On the Spectrum.” His articles have been published in magazines such as Autism Spectrum News, Autism Spectrum Quarterly, TAP (The Autism Perspective), and Autism/Asperger Digest. He has made over 70 speaking engagements to conferences, hospitals, universities, and health care organizations.