Empowered Disclosure - yOR GUIDE TO NAVIGATE DISCLOSURE WITH CONFIDENCE

By Zahra Aumeerally - Employment Projects Coordinator at AV. 

At AV, we approach disclosure as a strengths-based, self-determined process.

Choosing whether, when, and how to share information about your neurodivergence is deeply personal. Disclosure is not an obligation, it is a individual choice. Our role is to support you to make informed decisions that align with your goals, comfort, and career aspirations.

We also intentionally use the term performance enhancers rather than “workplace adjustments.” Language shapes perception. The tools, supports, and environmental changes that enable someone to work at their best are not special allowances, they are performance enhancers. Just as ergonomic chairs, flexible schedules, or noise-cancelling headphones can improve focus and output for many people, neuro-affirming supports enhance clarity, productivity, and wellbeing.

At AV, we work alongside you to explore what helps you perform at your best, how to articulate those needs confidently, and how to navigate conversations with employers in a way that feels safe and empowering. Disclosure, when done thoughtfully, can open the door to environments where strengths are recognised and supported.

Here is a flowchart to support your decision to disclose your neurodivergence.

Below is attached a guiding document and template for disclosure.

Reasonable work adjustments.pdf