Jahanzaib Ansari has stuttered for most of his life.
Years of speech therapy didn’t prevent the awkward looks, ridicule or discrimination he constantly encountered. His impediment would often engender anxiety during job interviews as employers invariably confused his disability for insecurity.
He routinely lost out on promotions to lesser-qualified candidates who spoke more fluidly.
“In job interviews, I certainly felt discriminated against,” Ansari said. “I’ve been denied opportunities and promotions several times [because I stutter].”
