Cerebral Palsy Support Group

my challenge is speed and not being able to use both hands they are nervous at times there has to be reasonable accommodations is that going to cost money ? are they able to do the job? what are the customers going to think?

"What are the attitudes of employers and employees towards people with disabilities?" when I was going on job interviews, I found that most employers did not take me seriously, even though I did not disclose my CP on the application.
"is it a positive environment/experience" for the most part yes. the only person that knows about my CP is my manager and from the comments by other employees that don't know I have CP, when i trip or walk into a wall or drop stuff, I know who is ignorant and unaccepting.

also I've been at this job for 9 years.

hi new here i have cp also mostly in my hands arms when i have a cup fulled up all the way my hands shake no one it embrasses me at times my family says dont let it bother you i did work though the places where i worked were ok with it some people new about it others did not

Hi Vicki.

Thanks for everyone's input.

Will your work place make accommodations for you.......isn't that the law that they are make accommodations that enable you to do your job?

Hi bcas1971

That must have been tough going to interviews knowing what the reaction from employers could be. It shows that there is still a long way to go for people to be non judgemental......rather than assume something is wrong, treat everyone with respect and dignity and choose the best person for the job.......it is tough. I glad to hear your job is good and you are right you can pick out the ones that would be more accepting and supporting than others. Thanks for your input.....have a great day!

Hi megaboopeggy

Your family is right but I am sure it is easier said than done.....so, you do tell people at work that you have CP? If you don't mind me asking, how did the interview process go for you? Once you were hired, do your employers make any necessary accommodations to help with daily work load........or do you require any accommodations? I am just wondering how receptive the employer is to "accommodating? Thanks so much..........have a great day.

Hi evryone,

back 2 what bcas1971 was saying, I didn't relize this till he said it, employer's DON'T take You seriouusly when the think something is wrong with You. Well anyway, at my kast job (4 a fitness and wellness center) Little acomadation's were made, It seemed like they were descrinonating agaist me cuz of the disability, but no one told me because it would look bad for them, They would be violating the ADA law, That job only lasted 2 yr's anyway, I didn't really much care 4 it anyway

The job b4 that I worked 4 aramark @ W,CU (WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY) I worked there 4 7 yrs
The first five yrs were great, never had a problem, the last two yr's were hell They brought in a more complex machine a thouvh srenn, and with my hands when I pressed one button I would accidently hit 2 or3, I kept on asking 4 a computer mouse, But, they wouldn't acomadate me. So, I quit\
and they kept on cutting my hours. Later on I found out they were trying to get rid of me.

hi bcas
the way i got a job i went to work shop and the ones that they thought could hold a job they went for interview and superviser was with me think they told the places where i worked that i had cp i used to work at a burger king was there for 7 years no none ever said anything to me well one time a custmer wanted a cup of coffee and i went to get the coffee and when i came back and gave him the cup of cofffe he wanted to know why my hand was shaking i told him he just said its ok he said we have something in commen he said his shake to he said cause he was old said to me when u get old a cirten age it happens thats the only problem i had with it the ones that know just tell me to relax and dont think about it and i will be ok thats what my dr said to me one time when i was little