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Asserting ADA rights at work for PTSD

Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Administration canceled the meeting Thursday morning to review what that disruptive student acting out in class. So rather than be in class unsupported with an disruptive student, I canceled class Thursday afternoon. I took a sick day claiming a need for and ADA accommodation since I officially disclosed my PTSD disability diagnosis as part of my tenure review. It's my first sick day all semester. When I came out of the closet about my PTSD at work I took the brunt of the usual stigma, so wish me luck asserting my ADA rights.
aspiesarah2
aspiesarah2
good luck muji. hugs to you.
LeoX3
LeoX3
Much luck!
cheesecake88
cheesecake88
Muji, Thoughts and Prayers as you assert your ADA rights. I myself have had to do that, and even remind some people what the law says as I moved where I am young-disabled (Brain Injury) and am now that and old enough to live here.and also coming out with PTSD after the maintenance man harrassment !!! It surprises me how many people that should know, don't know ADA content..we are with you! Support and Hugs!
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
so important what you are doing on your own behalf, good for you for doing it!! much support coming your way, Muj, hugs
bluedragon41
bluedragon41
Right on! *raises fist*
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Yeah, I want to make it clear that it's genuine, and not an act of retaliation. All my life I've had trouble asking for support, whether from my family of origin, in marriage, at work, anywhere. I really hope that changes now and I can find caring relief.
cheesecake88
cheesecake88
Muji, It is the law, but even then, in my experience, there are people who will not "get it". I believe you are genuine, you know folks here believe you are genuine, I hope you get the understanding and relief you deserve, but snarks abound in this world. I have a problem asking for help too and standing up for myself,family, work, marriage!! It is a struggle for me to not take it personally when faced with resistance, so I am just saying to you, don't take it personally, you are brave and strong, but the world right now seems out of wack judgemental and sometimes downright nasty....I don't know where I am going with this...
you deserve to be respected, to assert your ADA rights, I wish you luck..I am not trying to be a downer, but I just went through a patch of the good, bad, ugly...Thoughts and Prayers go out to you now!