Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Remember to look at the situation from your employer's point of view, especially if you work for a small company. Depression is an invisible disability. You're not in a wheelchair. Unless your employer knows your situation well, you might be seen as someone who's trying to game the system. Be businesslike and be prepared to work with your employer. Don't go into the negotiations with an attitude that says, "You have to accommodate me because it's the law." It may be true, but it doesn't make you seem committed to making things work.
Links
How the ADA Applies to People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
Consumer Website for Handling Your Mental Illness at Work and School
