<p>my parents are vehemently against the idea of my teacher mentioning my slight disability (not severe enough to require speical needs, but bad enough to hamper some things that a normal person would have no problem doing) in her rec. they are concerned mentioning it will affect my chances when i look for a job with a big company next time.</p>
<p>as parents, what are your opinions?</p>
<p>I suppose it may depend upon what the disability is. However, I really don't know if it is a good idea to try to hide something if it will be obvious later.</p>
<p>My older son has Tourette's Syndrome. Being homeschoolers, I was the one who wrote his guidance counselor recommendations. In the one to Stanford, I mentioned his TS and how he had come to accept it and even see it in a humorous way at times. I think this had a positive effect on this application. (They did accept him.) If you have overcome difficulties, that is something colleges look favorably upon. And I don't think teachers' recommendations to college are available to future employers anyway.</p>
<p>Or am I interpreting this wrong? Are you applying for a job now? I'm still not sure that hiding it would be a good idea.</p>
<p>other takers? i'm not too sure if i should reveal it.</p>
<p>I think you should.</p>
<p>I hid some of my own problems in my applications (Abusive family environment, untreated bipolar disorder) which probably would have shown my about average app (3.45 unweighted GPA, 1480 SATs) in a more favorable light.</p>
<p>And, no, this will not affect your job search later on; this info is confidential.</p>
<p>Incedentally, my mom refused me treatment for the similar reasons -- she thought I would not be insured later.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you.</p>