Episode 24 | Working with NMO & MOG Demystifying NMO & MOG

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/

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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