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Key Takeaways
Good news!
Now the law is on your side.
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month and we want to talk about it.
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And it’s like going back into school and being like, Cool.
Can I just put the t-shirt on it that says Im different and I dont like it?
Because for them, it’s always like cost, cost.
And you’re like, It doesn’t have to be about cost.
It’s about having that employee at their optimal performance.
Can you ask for it?
And do you need it?
There’s that fear of if I do request these [accommodations] will these come out?
Will people ask me about this?
Will my boss know?
And will that affect my future career?
Disabilities can change over time, so managers should also look to create an open dialogue with employees.
There’s a label on you that you may or may not be ready to accept.
And it’s like going back into school and being like, Cool.
Can I just put the t-shirt on it that says Im different and I dont like it?
US Equal Opportunity Employment Commission.Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Original text).
