title: When interviewing the disabled, focus on their abilities.
abstract: Thanks to the ADA, employers can capitalize on the abilities of disabled persons, rather than create barriers to employment. This article explains some common myths that have shaped hiring practices in the past and provides practical interviewing tips.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thornburg
mesh_terms: D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016832:Employment, Supported / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States