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In this episode, we are joined by Anessa Powell to discuss the many challenges that people with chronic illnesses face in the workplace, from disclosing their illnesses to finding opportunities and navigating professional relationships.Following her Addison’s Disease (Primary Adrenal Insufficiency) diagnosis, she focused on raising awareness that disabilities come in many forms. Her outreach efforts led Anessa and her husband, Bill, to create AllAbility Recruiting, where they strive to Leave No Ability Behind through disability employment, training, and consulting.ABOUT US:The Demystifying NMO and MOG podcast is a Sumaira Foundation (TSF) project and was made possible with the generous support of Genentech.SOCIAL & WEBSITE:Anessa PowellWebsite - https://allabilityrecruiting.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessa-powell/Demystifying NMO & MOG podcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/demystifying_nmomogTwitter - https://twitter.com/DemystifyingNMOThe Sumaira FoundationWebsite - https://www.sumairafoundation.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundationTIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:00:00:49 Anessa Powell00:10:45 Finding Opportunities00:13:21 To Disclose or Not To Disclose00:16:02 ADA, Protection for Employees & Employers00:21:04 Accommodations00:23:09 Managing Co-worker Relationships00:28:54 Return to the Office00:31:08 Post-COVID Work Etiquette00:32:37 Breaking down Misconceptions and Barriers00:38:10 How Organizations Can Access Untapped Potential00:40:33 Young Adults and Entering the WorkforceCREDITS:Producer & Host - Brian DawsonCover Art - Sumaira AhmedGuest Photo - Courtesy of AllAbility Recruiting
