76% Don’t Disclose Disabilities or Diagnoses During Job Hunting, Nippon Foundation Survey Finds

A Nippon Foundation survey found on August 23rd that 76.5% of people diagnosed with developmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or with mental illnesses, said they had never disclosed their diagnosis during their job search. The main reason was concern that doing so would put them at a disadvantage, such as being rejected for a job. The survey targeted people who did not have a disability certificate and had sought employment through standard recruitment channels. Episode notes: ‘76% Don’t Disclose Disabilities or Diagnoses During Job Hunting, Nippon Foundation Survey Finds’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/08/24/76-dont-disclose-disabilities-or-diagnoses-during-job-hunting-nippon-foundation-survey-finds/