I recall that there were a number of people who either were having problems on their job due to their Chronic diseases or had actually been fired.
I found 3 very informative links on LFA(Lupus Foundation of America) that can provide you with any and all information about your rights as person working with chronic disease and if you were fired illegally or not.
What are your rights and one is about training i believe if you should lose your job. I do know that if any of you are on Federal Disability they will help train you if there is job you think you might be able to do with your disability.
I also think many people can work but hours are limited and still keep your disability.
But these sites should answer all the above questions plus any more you might have. Hope this helps all of you who have lost your jobs or afraid it is going to happen to you.
Legal Issues regarding Disability Discrimination
FindLaw.com provides information about legal protections, rights and obligations for people with disabilities.
Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities and promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral services.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.