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Disclosure of mental illness
Notes:
Have you reviewed the idea of disclosing a mental illness
with him
Yes
No
Is he aware of the pros and cons of disclosing a mental
illness
Yes
No
Have you discussed the best ways and reasons for
disclosure
Yes
No
If he wants to disclose his mental illness, how will you help
Accommodations and support
Must part of the job be modified so that he can be
successful
Yes
No
Have you and he discussed how to ask for these
modifications or accommodations
Yes
No
What is the plan for requesting modifications or
accommodations
What is the plan for when and how to disclose his illness
Are you and he aware of the Americans with Disabilities
Act and how it relates to disclosure and accommodation
Yes
No
Is he aware of the pros and cons of telling coworkers about
his mental illness
Yes
No
Has he signed a Release of Information for you to discuss
his mental illness with his employer if he needs you to
Yes
No
Does he need you to be present when he does this
Yes
No
Would it help to role-play this ahead of time
Yes
No
Is he aware of the supports that you and the rest of the
team make available to him
Yes
No
What is the plan for meeting with him and his employer
Are his family and friends aware of the disclosure plan
Yes
No
Module 34 36 Job Assessment Supports and and Collaborations
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