Are Clients With Voice Disorders at Risk for Hiring Discrimination? A Spasmodic Dysphonia Study

Authors

Derek D. Isetti, University of the PacificFollow
Tanya L. Eadie, University of Washington, Seattle
Carolyn R. Baylor, University of Washington, Seattle
Michael Burns, University of Washington

Document Type

Conference Presentation

Conference Title/Conference Publication

Annual Convention of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Organization

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Location

Denver, CO

Conference Dates

November 12, 2015 - November 14, 2015

Date of Presentation

11-14-2015

Abstract

This study examined employer perceptions of a speaker with spasmodic dysphonia during a simulated telephone interview. Employers made judgments in one of two conditions: a) pre-BOTOX/severe, and b) post-BOTOX/mild. Results showed that unique concerns emerged for the applicant in the severe condition. Implications for disclosure during hiring will be discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Isetti, Derek D.; Eadie, Tanya L.; Baylor, Carolyn R.; and Burns, Michael, "Are Clients With Voice Disorders at Risk for Hiring Discrimination? A Spasmodic Dysphonia Study" (2015). School of Pharmacy Faculty Presentations. 202.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/phs-facpres/202