You’re a person with disabilities. How can you negotiate the salary you deserve?

Negotiating a salary with a disability involves knowing your worth through research, emphasizing strengths, and addressing concerns about accommodations. Effective communication is key to articulating salary expectations confidently and politely. Consider flexible work arrangements if needed, and be aware of your rights under disability discrimination laws. Seek support from mentors or advocates if necessary, and remember that advocating for fair compensation is essential regardless of disability status. With thorough preparation and clear communication, you can negotiate a salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

I’m active in my company’s teammate resource group to champion advocacy, awareness, and education about diverse abilities — supporting those with them and those caring for them. I wish the world would adopt the “diverse abilities” terminology, because being different should not mean you’re at a disadvantage but, instead, you have a unique perspective to lend to the team and/or project. I’m an ally and a caregiver, and I hope that the worldview of diverse abilities will have evolved significantly for the better by the time my daughter enters the workforce.

All of us have some disability or the other...some are visible, some invisible. If we talk of visible disability, it should never be a hurdle for salary negotiation. More than the disability, one should be outstanding in the skill and deliverance of what is expected of him. Very few jobs limit disability person from doing his best...and he should choose job and skill that do not get limited by his disability. Now it is for him to negotiate like others...and try and not invite sympathy due to his disability....that would be more rewarding and salutary

A disability cannot take your value. If you have enough knowledge for the required job, and you know with the skills/experience/education you have you can add value to the organization, nothing can stop you from negotiating the salary you deserve just like someone who has no disability

As with most salary negotiations, it's good practice to shortlist your experience and impact. As a person with a disability, take into consideration that your lived experience is also a strong point. You can demonstrate your strengths and mental resilience in overcoming specific challenges that typically-abled people would take for granted. This also calls out the 'elephant in the room' and puts you in position to place high value on your diversity.

Knowing that with disabilities there is tendency of being looked down upon which must be stopped, don't go to the negotiation table empty handed. Prepare your facts. Show what you can offer to the organization, show how much you can contribute to the organization just like someone else despite the disability. Let them realize how much they need you and what you have done before. This should be well thought of, and should be said in an accepted way clear to the panel.

Make your disability your strength to negotiate and make the others realise that your true value is even more than your disability

Gather evidence of your past successes and quantify your achievements. Be ready to address any concerns about your disability with practical solutions. Clearly explain why you deserve the salary you're requesting based on your abilities and value to the company.

Focus on what you will be bringing to the company and team. Share the projects and accomplishments from your previous and current roles that show how well you’ll perform in this new role. Research market rates and share how much you’re being offered at other companies.

É fundamental fazermos uma leitura do momento para pedir um aumento salarial! Momentos de previsões otimistas no faturamento da empresa é o melhor momento! Evite pedir aumento ameaçando sair da empresa justamente quando ela mais precisa de você... você pode até conseguir o aumento plentiado, mas a empresa irá preparar outro profissional para deixar no seu lugar.

Elegir el momento adecuado para negociar tu salario es crucial. Espera un momento oportuno, como después de recibir una oferta formal o durante una revisión de desempeño. Programa una reunión con tu supervisor para discutir tu compensación, asegurándote de tener tiempo suficiente para una conversación productiva. Escoge un entorno tranquilo y profesional para la negociación, donde puedas hablar abierta y cómodamente. Antes de la reunión, investiga el mercado laboral y compara tu salario actual con el rango salarial para tu posición y experiencia. Prepárate para presentar argumentos que respalden tus expectativas salariales, enfocándote en tus logros y contribuciones al equipo. Mantén una actitud positiva y respetuosa durante la negociación.

Never be desperate for the job that you will accept the job and want to negotiate later just because you fear to lose the job at first. If you need to negotiate for the salary before signing the offer, do it then. If your disability affect your negotiations and there is another way that doesn't, go for it, it's your right, request for it respectfully

There is never a "right time". The trouble with thinking there is, like means you adopt a mindset that waits on external validation and approval, and truth be told, you may never feel there is a 'right time'. Demonstrating your value is especially important when you are negotiating salary before you accept your contract and during performance reviews. Nothing stops you from asking for what you are worth and the value you add. Asking for regular feedback sessions will also help you in communicating your impact and refine over the course of your service.

Research the average salary for your role and experience level, prepare a list of your achievements and how you add value to the company, practice your negotiation points, confidently express your skills and contributions during the negotiation, and clearly communicate any specific accommodations you may need that can enhance your productivity. Remember, focus on your abilities and the value you bring to the team.

Remember the answer to the question never asked is always “no”. Prepare to win and do it afraid anyway. I rank salary negotiation right up there with public speaking. Prepare, Practice. and Present. You will get better each time.

Você é o produto que está "vendendo"! O valor do seu tempo e anos de estudos e experiência está no seu salário! Todo bom profissional não deveria pedir aumento salarial e sim ser reconhecido pela empresa, mas sabemos que existem empresas que exploram ao máximo sua mão de obra especializada e só negociam aumento salarial em casos específicos. Precisamos tb ficar atentos aos feedbacks negativos! Isso mostra o lado que precisamos nos dedicar!

Yes, being confident shows that you are not saying it for the sake of the negotiations, it should be authentic and you should sell out the real you. Also, never include the disability aspect in the negotiations, all discussions should be based on the job at hand and it's worth. Emotions should be left aside and be straight on point

Dissabilities can't stop you to participate in a selection process, nonetheless, it is important recognize your talents. A person identified by themselves with a dissability won't request a position where an specific skill is required. If the person has the right skills, he/she will have the righ position. Self confidence about your abilities knowing your value as person, are the key. Knowing the market same roles, same salary range can give you the confidence to negotiate or ask for a salary.

In Australia, employees have the right to request a support person during any formal meeting, including performance processes. This can be a family member, friend, colleague, lawyer, union representative, or any other nominated person that acts as your guide and wellbeing support. This opportunity exists for all employees. As a person with a disability, this becomes more important for you to make sure you don't experience discrimination due to perceptions of your disability. You will still need to advocate for yourself, your support person cannot do this for you (if your disability does not affect your ability to advocate for yourself). Consider joining a community group or an employee resource group to bolster your support network.

Buscar aconselhamento é uma das formas para nos orientar e manter no caminho certo para a meta. Em certos momentos da nossa carreira, é fundamental refletir sobre opiniões de especialistas.

If you feel like it will be difficult to do it alone, support is essential. Maybe the disability may affect your negotiations directly but your job has nothing to do with that, it is wise to look for support and help in the negotiations so that the negotiations will be fair and the disability will not affect the negotiations yet you will be the perfect candidate. You wouldn't want to be renumarated less just because you failed to negotiate salary yet doing the job that a person without disability will be paid more.

Mentors and coaches are a great way to build additional confidence to advocate for yourself. I get it, it can be tiring to continually advocate, but in circumstances where you are negotiating for higher salary, it is definitely not the time to shy away. Lean into this challenge with additional effort and focus your energy on releasing any resistance you may have in demonstrating your value and worth. This is difficult inner work because for the most part, you've been told projections of what you can and cannot do. Recognise these past impressions can sometimes stay with us and affect how we see ourselves.

Ter mentores é a chave do sucesso para muitos na tomada de decisão, além da participação dos times que contribuem e muitas vezes também aconselham o caminho certo a seguir. Nós não somos de todo o saber sobre todas as coisas, e , ter conselheiros sábios é sempre o melhor caminho, eu super aconselho! Ademais, em causas mais técnicas, consultar especialistas em tecnologia, direito, entre outros é extremamente importante para gerar um circulo de confianca e segurança no processo.

Don't hesitate to seek guidance from mentors, peers, or disability support networks. Consider consulting professionals for tailored strategies. Practice your negotiation pitch with trusted individuals to refine your approach and gain confidence. Utilize available resources and accommodations provided by the organization.

for instance, Tom, a graphic designer with mobility challenges, negotiated his salary by emphasizing his unique skill set and accomplishments. Before his meeting, Tom gathered evidence of his exceptional work, including designs that significantly increased client engagement. He also researched industry-standard salaries for his position and experience level. During the negotiation, Tom focused on his proven track record and the value he brought to the company, not on his disability. He proposed a salary that reflected his contributions and the market rate, successfully securing a competitive salary that recognized his talents and impact on the company's success.

This question is very important and meaningful. I believe the company welfare must be adequate for persons who have disabilities. I would also recommend to consider the benefits such as health insurance, car allowance and remote working.

Negotiating salary, especially with disabilities, demands knowing your worth and articulating it confidently. Research industry standards for your role, and prepare a robust case highlighting your unique contributions. Timing is crucial—initiate the conversation during performance reviews or after significant achievements. Approach negotiations with a positive attitude, and remember, respect goes both ways. If needed, seek counsel from mentors or career advisors who understand the nuances of your situation. Your abilities define your value, not your disabilities. Advocate for yourself with the assurance that you merit fair compensation for your skills and experience.

Caso de éxito de Ana. Con determinación y estrategia, Ana, una profesional con discapacidad, negoció un salario justo. Tras investigar el mercado y preparar argumentos sólidos, solicitó una reunión con su supervisor. Presentó sus logros y contribuciones destacadas, demostrando su valía para el equipo. Con calma y respeto, discutió sus expectativas salariales y escuchó la retroalimentación. Gracias a su enfoque profesional y confianza en sí misma, logró un aumento significativo, reconociendo así su talento y dedicación. Su éxito no solo benefició su situación laboral, sino que también promovió la inclusión y equidad en el lugar de trabajo. ¡Inspírate en Ana y demuestra tu valía! #InclusiónLaboral #NegociaciónExitosa

you should not ask, the companies should a fair policy. there is question asked in most of the job applications- which is regarding "disabilities"; companies should have a fair policy on remuneration, and benefits for these employees need to be atleast 5% more than others based on the data they collect during job application. I was staying near "Venkateshwara swamy" temple, a person works in a temple who is mentally challenged, and he is punctual doing his tasks. the main task is to ring the bells at 12pm every day, during "mahaa naivedyam" "మహా నైవెద్యం" and he is given the prasadam even before anyone gets, this little gesture makes him happy.