Apologies if this is old news -- I just found out about it:
No Catch-22 for disabled: Houston Chronicle business section 10/9/08
Significant quotes from the article:
"Coverage hinges on the concept of whether the disability affects a 'major life activity.' The original law defined that rather narrowly — such as walking, breathing and sleeping. But with the new amendment, that also includes learning, concentrating and communicating."
"While the burden is still on employees to request accommodations, there are options such as a change in work schedules to allow for medication, frequent breaks or even a separate office away from the distractions of others."
If this had gone through earlier, I might still be employed ...
09 Oct 2008, 8:23 pm
