For anyone who is interested, last week I interviewed Joanna Morales, director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center about this topic. Many, many survivors (as many, many of us know) have struggled with cognitive issues after treatment. Some people are left so debilitated in fact that they no longer function at work as they once could. They fear losing their jobs and their livelihoods.
I wanted to know if this type of impairment qualified as a disability under the ADA. If it does, then employees would be entitled to accommodations from their employers. And that could make all the difference between holding onto a job - or not. Joanna gave me some great information. There's too much to post here. If you would like to see the Q & A with Joanna, you'll find it at
www.YourBrainAfterChemo.blogspot.com.
I hope you find the information helpful.
All the best,
Idelle
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Idelle Davidson
Co-author (with Dr. Dan Silverman at UCLA) of "Your Brain After Chemo: A Practical Guide to Lifting the Fog and Getting Back Your Focus" (Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009).
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www.YourBrainAfterChemo.com.
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