Disclose for a job that values diversity?

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Is it beneficial, and is it confidential if I disclose ASD in a job application for a job that states plainly, "candidates from underrepresented groups, candidates fluent in Spanish, and those willing and able to advance the college's commitment to diversity are especially encouraged to apply"?

I don't know, it's a tough one isn't it

Are you quite open about it anyway? If so, then maybe do it or I guess you could disclose at interview or something if you get that far. Sorry I'm not much help

I'm not sure aboutin the US, but generally speaking in the UK, as long as you met the other criteria for the job, you'd have a very high liklihood of getting an interview.

As for confidentiality, again generally, as long as it doesn't say on the application that it may/will be shared with 3rd parties, then it will generally only be seen by the HR department and/or the people who conduct the interview (applicant information is supposed to be either made confidentail (i.e. need to know) or anonymised (if it might be seen by a number of people unrelated to what you're applying to do), but it really depends on the type of business you're applying to (larger businesses will generally have more thorough controls)). Obviously, if you are selected, you should indicate any special arrangements that you'll need (at least if you think they'd help for the interview).

As you're aware, with conditions such as AS, you're not obligated to disclose them unless you want to.

Diversity usually means one thing in office politics.
I reckon as long as you're qualified for the job there's no need to play into the diversity card.
Go on your merits. You'll be fine.

A job that values diversity tends to applaud itself by appointing a candidate that is not a straight white guy.
That's my experience with it.

My views on diversity are that people can be diverse in opinions, culture, life experiences, not just their skin tone or gender or disabilities and selecting a candidate on those last 3 over how qualified they are for a position is ironically defeating its own purpose. But hey, that's my take on it and it isn't relevant to this discussion.

To the OP:
I honestly don't think you need to mention ASD unless it comes up in medical questions i.e. if they need to know if you have any mental health conditions or disabilities they might need to make adjustments for. You shouldn't let their knowledge of you having ASD determine your application and interview for this role as it would be a disservice to you. As I say, go in on your own merits and disclose it when need be. all the best, I hope you get it!

Thank you everyone for your insight!

Let us know how you get on with your application. Best of luck

For Pete's sake, don't. Do you really want to call attention to yourself? Besides why show your cards? People exploit any weakness they can find.