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The last place I worked, the lights were turned lower so I didn't have to wear sunglasses all day. I also couldn't do fundraising events since they were evening events with bright lights and overhead music. Where I worked after that, the company loved their engagement activities in terms of eating out, company events, gatherings [which I can't do anymore since I can't do restaurants even with ear plugs and all the events they always have music playing really loud - which is a trigger for me]… read more
I have gone through an entire arbitration agreement with a company due to my epilepsy.
Human rights violations was crossed. Any company that has hired a person with a disability has to make work accommodations for them. The only thing I have to accommodate for is not working alone for safety. Also you have to have any paperwork needed from your neurologist.
Kris5, after brain surgery to remove a brain tumor I returned to a trading floor of 26 traders with bright lights and extreme pressure. I developed a daily migraine from the surgery on top of epilepsy I have had from birth and wore sunglasses until I went on full disability. No accommodations and had a seizure while working. I've been disabled 19 years now and volunteer for Alzheimer's 12 years where they bend over backwards to accommodate for me. ADA if it were me I'd tell your employer, because you deserve more! I'm not telling you what to do, just what I think is legally in your best interest?
Much kindness
Navigating workplace accommodations with epilepsy can feel really daunting, especially when triggers like loud music are involved. You're not alone in this situation — many MyEpilepsyTeam members have faced similar challenges around workplace environments and company events. In the U.S., the Americans with Disabilities Act Show Full Answer
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