I can't put my own pants, socks or shoes on most morning and have to have help from my husband. Personally, I think that is a major life activity, but maybe pants are overrated =) I also found out yesterday that in addition to all of my other back issues, I have a herniated disc and...
just FYI, from the EEOC's website:
I have provided them with documentation of disability from my GP, orthopedic surgeon and rheumatologist in the last 2 months and I thought they had given me a reasonable accommodation (restructuring job by reallocating marginal duties) when I asked for a...
I didn't specifically invoke ADA - I got a note from my doctor saying that I couldn't lean over beds and what my diagnosis was, and I told them that there were no stools in the rooms and that I would be able to do it if I had a stool. My supervisor told me that they would have someone else do...
Also, the task is not an essential function of my job and is not listed in my job description at all. It was something that I rarely ever had to do before working weekends and something I told them I couldn't do if I was going to commit to working weekends.
I will start by saying - I have fibromyalgia and advanced osteoarthritis in my spine. 3 months ago I began having some severe back pain to the point where I could no longer put my pants, socks or shoes on by myself because of pain when bending. I work in a hospital, and am able to do all of...