The purposes of the 1992 Advocacy Act are: to contribute to the empowerment of vulnerable persons and to promote respect for their rights, freedoms, autonomy and dignity; to provide advocacy services; to ensure that community development strategies are applied in the provision of advocacy services; to take into account the religion, culture and traditions of…
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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