In this episode, we help you navigate the Reasonable Accommodations negotiation process by giving you tips regarding how to talk to your employer about your Epilepsy.
When people with Epilepsy in the United States start a conversation about careers, one of the first things that will be mentioned is the federal protection we have.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
The first time that people with disabilities were given a class was in Section 504 as a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Suddenly, we were given protection at the federal level.
If you would like to learn more about the Disability Rights advocates behind Section 504, we suggest that you watch the Crip Camp (2020) documentary. It is an amazing feature that walks through what life was like before Section 504, the major advocates that pushed the legislation through, and how life changed for all of us after the legislation was put into place. At the time of this episode airing, the documentary is available on Netflix.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
While the Americans with Disabilities Act does afford Americans protection from discrimination at every level in the union, it only applies to companies of a particular size. The ADA requires that employers make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. However, the ADA doesn’t describe what makes an accommodation reasonable. Instead, the employee must negotiate with the employer on accommodation requests.
Supporting Epilepsy Research
An ongoing effort here at Brain Ablaze is raising funds for Epilepsy Research. 40% of the profits from items sold in our store are directly donated to Epilepsy Research each quarter. Thank you in advance for your support!
Contact Us
Have you alerted your Employer about your seizures or Epilepsy? Have you gone through the reasonable accommodations negotiation process? We would love to hear your story. You can reach out to us via email at social@brainablaze.com or via Twitter @BrainAblaze.
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