I recognize y'all are not attorneys, but anyone know anything about how MC is viewed under the ADA?
I am worried that, if I am unable to travel 2-3 days a week and entertain clients (primarily b/c of the gluten free diet), I will be unable to perform my job as well as others. I am 41 years old, and I have to have a way to feed my family. I suspect I could find a different job that doesn't require travel, but that would almost certainly mean a huge pay cut, or having to move cities.
That said I have long term disability insurance at work -- I wonder if MC is covered?
I am not looking for a crutch here. I want to work. Being labelled a "disability" could actually be an advantage:
1. It may make my employer more accommodating to less travel, and allow me to spend more time with my family.
2. My firm has diversity goals. Some of the most recent promotions have been minority/diverse candidates. Maybe having a disability could improve my career outlook, despite me being less able to entertain clients.
Of course, I really just want to be healthy.
Thanks,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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That topic comes up on the board now and then. MC should qualify just like any other IBD. According to the terms of the revisions, (that went into effect on January 1, 2009), proof of actually disability should not be required. A valid diagnosis should be sufficient proof that you qualify under the revised Act. Here's the latest thread where it was mentioned, (about a month ago). See post number 10 in this thread:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... lities+act
Notice the clarification in the third quote block that clearly states that treatment, (or lack thereof), has no bearing on whether or not a person qualifies under the act. IOW, even if you are in full remission, (by diet, meds, or whatever), you still qualify for special treatment by your employer, (if you choose to request special treatment), under the terms of the ADA. Also, see post number 12 in this thread, and check out the links that I listed there:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... lities+act
You're most welcome,
Tex
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... lities+act
Notice the clarification in the third quote block that clearly states that treatment, (or lack thereof), has no bearing on whether or not a person qualifies under the act. IOW, even if you are in full remission, (by diet, meds, or whatever), you still qualify for special treatment by your employer, (if you choose to request special treatment), under the terms of the ADA. Also, see post number 12 in this thread, and check out the links that I listed there:
http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewt ... lities+act
You're most welcome,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.