Asking for Accommodation

[NeuroSpicyCatMom]

I work in an office setting, mostly independent style. We are going thru some changes and I am losing some of accommodations I was previously allowed because of this and no one knowing how much they helped. I searched for help getting ADA paperwork completed and submitted but I cannot find anything. Has anyone ever done this? This is the first job that been fully aware of my situation, informally at least and that person is gone.

[ChakasHuman]

I work for a state agency. Once I received my diagnosis, I wrote a letter to my supervisor explaining it and how it affects my abilities at work. My thought was that this is a preemptive action to avoid being fired down the road. The supervisor then gave me a letter and a copy of my job description to give to my doctor. The doctor in turn replied to the supervisor regarding any accommodations recommended at the workplace. So far, so good. But if you start to have issues with your new supervisor, you can contact EEOC.

[LisethHIS]

Hi NeuroSpicyCatMom,

Thank you for contacting CHADD with National Resource Center on ADHD. In addition toChakasHuman recommendation you can contact askjan.org/ Job Accommodation Network, perhaps they can help you. Here is link to EEOC if you do need to reach out. eeoc.gov/field-office

Here are other additional resources that can be helpful. chadd.org/for-adults/succee...

chadd.org/for-adults/workpl...

If you employer is interested in learning how they can help anyone with any disability I would suggest The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion ( EARN) askearn.org/

If there is anything else you need, please let me know.

Thank you,

Liseth

Health Information Specialist

CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD

chadd.org

[Steph99]

Have you contacted the Job Accommodation Network? It is free and confidential. You can brief them on your situation and run your accommodation issue by someone that may be able to provide some legitimate advice: [phone]