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I have had accommodations all throughout school for extra support and help. Now that I’m entering college I don’t know what the environment may be.?
I needed them in college and unfortunately the ones they gave me did not help. They told me all they could give me was a note taker and extra time on tests. But that was not enough for me personally… read more
It seems like ever since my son was diagnosed with epilepsy, he's struggled to learn where he did not before. He's been two years seizure free, but school continues to be difficult. Maybe he's gotten so far behind it's been hard to catch up? His doctor blames everything on attention, but he doesn't even have a formal diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. My husband and I feel like his meds may play a factor. He takes ethosuximide and Trokendi. Can anyone offer advice? We are really frustrated! TIA~
Tawny
Your words are so helpful to me! I am a teacher (actually now a school counselor) as well. The neurodiag at his doctor's office wants to blame everything on attention. I think attention… read more
Working with epilepsy sometimes can be hard. Do you think if there were accommodations for individuals with disorders or just epilepsy, would that be helpful in accomodating you needs? Working from home, more online work, shorter hours, or can you think of anything that would be useful for accomodating your needs that would help you keep working?
I have been working from home for many years. A suggestion I can give you if you would like to work for the government look at USAjobs.gov as they do have remote jobs listed. I go to that website… read more
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I'm not sure if libraries where you are do it but up in Philadelphia all libraries have free events. You may want to check out the library. Some of the events libraries here are searching for a job… read more
When I was in high school,the school district had a job program. We never knew what type of job we were going to be doing, but because of my Epilepsy,, I would have a Job Coach.
When I finished… read more
Working with epilepsy sometimes can be hard. Do you think if there were accommodations for individuals with disorders or just epilepsy, would that be helpful in accomodating you needs? Working from home, more online work, shorter hours, or can you think of anything that would be useful for accomodating your needs that would help you keep working?
Join the club … I have epilepsy & Im not even allowed to do volunteer work now as my ride side, stroke side id getting worse! But at least I can do knitting & crochet by feel!!
I'm applying for work accommodations due to my work not wanting to give me off for neurology and psychiatric appointments and am trying to think if there are any other ones that would be worth asking for because I don't want to have to go through this twice. Does anyone else get work accommodations for their epilepsy if so what did you ask for?
Also if you have the education to be a nursing to be used in getting a easy way for you to get that education is located in Johnstown PA. It's a school for disabled. Is very helpful on getting the… read more
I have partial and focal seizures and have difficulty talking after having a seizure.
A seizure interrupted the conscious mind so ability to speak on hold. Must wait a bit for all to settle down to be able to speak like normal as a result. At least you know why- always keep in mind… read more
I had an absent seizure at work a week ago. The HR department is looking into okaying my return. They were waiting on my doctors note. They seem to be stalling. This is not a paid leave. My doctor has cleared me. Its been 7 working days. I can not drive at this point
What are my legal rights? Can I get fired? Can they change the job description so I don't fit the requirements for the position anymore?
Sometimes when I'm at work I have concentration problems/dizziness. I slow down, but I don't want my boss to think that I'm lazy or don't want to do the job. The job is very demanding, & I have to go at a fast pace. I'm thinking of letting my supervisor know, but I'm afraid of getting fired.
Yes, my boss knows I have epilepsy. Not only does it cover my ass if something goes wrong, it covers hers too.