Episode 24 | Working with NMO & MOG - a podcast by The Sumaira Foundation and Connor B Judge Foundation

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 Powell

Website - https://allabilityrecruiting.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessa-powell/

Demystifying NMO & MOG podcast

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/demystifying_nmomog

Twitter - https://twitter.com/DemystifyingNMO

The Sumaira Foundation

Website - https://www.sumairafoundation.org

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSumairaFoundation

TIMESTAMPS/TOPICS:

00:00:49 Anessa Powell

00:10:45 Finding Opportunities

00:13:21 To Disclose or Not To Disclose

00:16:02 ADA, Protection for Employees & Employers

00:21:04 Accommodations

00:23:09 Managing Co-worker Relationships

00:28:54 Return to the Office

00:31:08 Post-COVID Work Etiquette

00:32:37 Breaking down Misconceptions and Barriers

00:38:10 How Organizations Can Access Untapped Potential

00:40:33 Young Adults and Entering the Workforce

CREDITS:

Producer & Host - Brian Dawson

Cover Art - Sumaira Ahmed

Guest Photo - Courtesy of AllAbility Recruiting

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