DiscoverHigherEdJobs PodcastS5 Ep80: Disability, Disclosure, and Authenticity in Higher Education
S5 Ep80: Disability, Disclosure, and Authenticity in Higher Education

S5 Ep80: Disability, Disclosure, and Authenticity in Higher Education

Update: 2025-08-19
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In this episode, Emily Ladau, disability rights activist, writer, and consultant, shares her perspective on navigating the job search and professional life as a person with a disability. She discusses the challenges of disclosure, how authenticity shapes professional identity, and the role of storytelling in shifting workplace culture. Drawing from her personal journey and advocacy work, Ladau encourages professionals to embrace their identities, advocate for accommodations, and view disability as both an asset and a natural part of the human experience.

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S5 Ep80: Disability, Disclosure, and Authenticity in Higher Education

S5 Ep80: Disability, Disclosure, and Authenticity in Higher Education

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