When browsing through various posts it appears that some of the members have lost jobs due to their disability. I was wondering if members were aware of the Employers Duty to accommodate in Canada and Reasonable Accommodation in the US (not sure about the other countries) There are lots of ifs, ands and buts in this legislation and the employer is not obligated to accommodate to the point of undue hardship to the employer. The employee also has to play an active part in this process by identifying limitations up front.
Although employers often feel that accommodation is costly, they need to consider the cost of hiring and training a new employee. I’d suggest that if you find yourself in the position where you know your work is deteriorating as a result of your disability, you look to see if in fact your employer falls under this legislation. You then need to look at what the implications/ramifications in proceeding with a request for Accommodation. It is easier to proceed if you have union representation or a supportive HR Department
Just something you might find worth exploring.