Guest guest Posted June 12, 2002 Report Share Posted June 12, 2002 > Has anyone applied for, or part of the ADA (American Disabilities > Act)? > My boss is giving me a hard time, and my HR person at work says I > would be able to apply for the ADA, and this may be the only way to > set my boss straight. > I do not want to be considered disabled, but I guess you have to do > what has to be done. > Can anyone give me the steps I would need to follow to get this going? > Thanks, When I was still undiagnosed but having problems I copied off ADA information off the Internet to give to my boss to read. It helped that someone in his extended family had RA as a young person. I was able to ask for specific things to help me get my job done easier. For instance there was a two step rung ladder to go between two areas that I would collect samples from everyday. He had maintenance put in full steps of grating so my foot would be totally supported. There was another place that they put in eight steps and made my job a lot easier. I finally ended up telling him I couldn't continue to tear myself up doing my job and he got with the HR and VP and they gave me a straight afternoon job, instead of a rotating shift, and more paperwork and computer time. I was the senior person in my job position so there was no grumbling from the others. Some of the work I do now eased the shift techs jobs so it worked out quite well. I guess what I'm trying to say is a boss needs to be given some concrete things to accomplish like the steps instead of vague " make it easier " . Think up specific things that would help. Trade-offs, time considerations etc.. And as for being " disabled " do you realize some companies get a " check mark " for dealing with other companies if they have disabled on the payroll? Like when they sell to companies that get their money thru the World Bank etc.. PatB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2002 Report Share Posted June 13, 2002 You might want to try contacting your local branch of Vocational Rehabilitation. They work with you and employers on any and all types of disabilities. take care. hugs, ali--- In @y..., " web63 " <web63@y...> wrote: > Has anyone applied for, or part of the ADA (American Disabilities > Act)? > My boss is giving me a hard time, and my HR person at work says I > would be able to apply for the ADA, and this may be the only way to > set my boss straight. > I do not want to be considered disabled, but I guess you have to do > what has to be done. > Can anyone give me the steps I would need to follow to get this going? > Thanks, > > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 Thanks for the infor on ADA issues. I went to sit on a chair at one of the casinos & the chair slipped away from me, leaving me flat on my back. Not to mention that one of the employees (who had to have seen it-if not heard it) acted like nothing happened. I had 2 younger people come over to help me up & all the gal kept saying is " the floor is too slippery for those chairs. " I have called a few attorneys, but none want to help, so I called that ADA phone # & to my surprise will send me forms to complete & than will investigate the situation. I'm thinking that ADA is not to concerning to these big casinos. I'll keep you posted as to what will happen. I just have made it my mission to follow this thru & see what will become of this for others with disabilities.... Barb-N.Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2006 Report Share Posted March 20, 2006 Ada, Thanks for the feedback about the Lauricidin. We tried grinding them and mixing it with water but it burns your throat and is REALLY AWFUL. That's not your experience? Thanks, Re: really lost! > > I grind the pellets in a coffee grinder and add it to water!!! Ada > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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