Kelly Cvijanovich recalls one year how she had used up all her sick days to be with her two sons who are both living with epilepsy — and it was only August. She knew she would need more days off. Her employer’s response? Don’t worry about it; take the time off you need. It’s this…
Usually epilepsy does not interfere with the performance of any job. Some exceptions include airline pilots and military professions because the occurrence of a seizure could put the lives of others in danger. The employee’s perception of him/herself as a person with epilepsy affects what happens in the workplace. Fear of discrimination can lead to…
Disclosure is an issue which causes a great deal of anxiety for many people with epilepsy. However, if you have the facts and approach the issue logically, the outcome is usually positive, providing you with peace of mind. Thinking about disclosure includes four main questions. 1. Should I tell my employer/potential employer about my epilepsy?…
Think about the job you have. What are the duties? What qualifications did you need to get it? Consider carefully each of the following issues. If any of them do affect your job performance, what reasonable accommodations can would reduce or eliminate their impact? These questions may come up after you have disclosed your epilepsy.…
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