Employment accommodations...

[FauxLiz]

As many of you know I am scheduled to return to work from a LOA next week and my T and I need to provide my employer with requested accommodations. I have already searched the internet and have a list of federally permitted/suggested ADA accommodations for PTSD. My question here is are there any that I may not be thinking of that would be considered non-traditional but you have found work for you and your employer was willing to commit to providing?

I apologize for asking for so much support lately but I feel like I am teetering on the edge of a precipice here.

 

[Chitoshi]

I don't have any suggestions since my accommodations are all school-based, but I want to let you know that you should never apologize for asking for so much support. If it's needed, asking is the best thing you can do. You're awesome, you can do this!

 

[Freida]

Working from home occasionally and flexible hours were the biggies
I had to explain what in my ptsd corrolated to the need, which sucked, but it took alot of the pressure off

Have you looked at the job accommodation network? It's what my HR gal used for the rules of working with me.

check out this link...

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[FauxLiz]

@Chitoshi thanks for the encouragement.

@Freida I have looked at the JAN and sent a link to my therapist for our discussion tomorrow. The strange thing is that the two accommodations that you have are the primary ones that I am seeking and technically should have considering the position I have but several members of my board are jerks and they act as though my leaving the office for meetings is just short of a criminal act.

 

[Justmehere]

Not common accommodations:

Desk/office space near a window. Lowers my stress levels. (Windowless rooms are a trigger; but this helps generally too.)

Adjustable lighting. Can also help lower my stress levels.

 

[Freida]

but several members of my board are jerks

Yea - I get that! Do you have a human resources person to work with? And it doesn't matter if they are happy or not - they can't fire you for asking it is really hard for them to deny it once you ask. My HR was in my corner but she still made me jump thru a ton of hoops to make sure that we thought of every angle and argument so she could set a standard for those who came next

 

[FauxLiz]

@Freida our organization is relatively small. The HR department responsibilities are split between two people our bookkeeper and me (when I am at work) or the person covering for my position when I am not there.

 

[Freida]

well..crapola. I'll keep thinkin!

 

[lastgal01]

One of the issues that is currently triggering me has been the restructure of my organization. Since January, The reorg has me once again reporting to a manager who is abusive and toxic for me. I dont use the term 'abusive' lightly. But she is teflon and has managed to stay with the company for more than 10 years. I used to report to her 5 years ago and was so relieved when org changes switched me to another group.
For the first time in my life I have accepted that my 'issues' are in fact disabilities and have decided to disclose (all ADA recognized with JAN recommendations) and have requested reasonable accommodation. Short term Full time work from home arrangement. She is fighting it tooth and nail. She wants me out so badly she is going against advice of 2 of my healthcare providers to get me to take Medical Leave to manage me out.
Despite the fact that after the previous management change I have had above expectations reviews and have received 3 recognition awards she decided to attack my performance when i brought up the request.
I dont have the head for these games. My psychologist and psychiatrist have both said they will support me and do what they can but ultimately this behemoth of a company will use its well paid staff attorneys to get around ADA however they can.
This plus my recent move, longer commute, isolation from my family are a recipe for disaster. I'm looking for a new job and trying to network but I really can't handle all of this.

 

[EveHarrington]

One of the issues that is currently triggering me has been the restructure of my organization. Since...

It’s sad.....these companies only like you when you are of use to them, go with the flow, don’t say “boo” about anything. It fools most into thinking they are seen as human, but really, employees are just a commodity to them that can be replaced easily. Sad, but true.

 

[scout86]

@FauxLiz , what would make it possible for you to keep doing your job, if you could have anything at all?

 

[KwanYingirl]

My requested accommodations per several docs were for resolving toxic chemicals that were being illegally disposed of. They refused to clean the area up and I became permanently disabled and lost my career. Lost my workers comp case because they used my PTSD against me so I filed a discrimination suit under the ADA which was settled for a measly amount considering what I lost. My docs and lawyer all believed that a trial where they would dig up my sexual abuse history would lead me to suicide.
I’m just telling you this because you have a documented disability and if they fire you, you can sue them for discrimination. Not that that’s what you want to have to do, but the ADA is there for reasons just like what we’ve had to try to resolve with rigid, unenlightened morons who are motivated by money and money alone. Good luck. You might want to have your lawyer read it over before you submit it.