Is it worth it provide information on disability in CV?

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Is it worth it provide information on disability in resume?

I have a disability certificate moderately due to Asperger's Syndrome.

now I work in charitable organizations, it is largely voluntary service.

My current said that if I try out for a job should omit information about my disability in my resume, because unlike with information on criminal records (fortunately have never been convicted in court)

People with disability in Poland have problem with finding job.

I would mention it verbally if it is something that the employer can learn from other sources.

I wouldn't mention it at all if the employer can't learn about it from other sources, unless mentioning it would give you some workplace supports that you need.

Agree with Aspie Utah.

There's no reason to mention that you have a disability if it would not benefit you to mention that "fact."

In fact, like you stated, it could very well hurt your chances.

Do not mention it on a CV. Unfortunately people are dicks and can/will judge someone entirely on their disability. Perhaps you can divulge it in an interview, but only where it can help your chances (very rare). In general, do not tell people in work situations unless you trust them.

don't mention it in your resume. your resume explains your work experience, not your diagnosis

Still, mentioning your diagnosis is a bad idea.
Disclosing at the second interview is early enough, there'll be a good chance when they ask you to explain your lack of experience.

At that point, you are already in the interview, so you got past the first 3 rounds, mentioning your diagnosis will get you booted in round 1

No. There's no need to include it in your CV.

(I was raised by my single, blind dad -- he never, ever mentioned his disability when applying for jobs. And, actually, refused to tick the box to self-identify as disable... it drove s couple employers batty because they had a very diverse workforce that didn't look that way on paper).

Volunteer experience counts as job experience. It's no one's business if you were paid or not. If anyone asks what you were paid (rarely this happens in the US) just say "I don't disclose that."