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Re:Ask HN: Has anyone been in this situation? on Monday November 11, 2024 @03:13PM (#42110097)
I've not had this experience, but I am sorry you seem to be. You may be interested in the following, pulled from the federal governments dept. of labor website:

*"Myth: Under the ADA, employers must give people with disabilities special privileges, known as accommodations.*

Fact: Reasonable accommodations are intended to ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities have rights in employment equal — not superior — to those of individuals without disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is a modification to a job, work environment or the way work is performed that allows an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of the job, and enjoy equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the workplace.

*Myth: Providing accommodations for people with disabilities is expensive.*

Fact: The majority of workers with disabilities do not need accommodations to perform their jobs, and for those who do, the cost is usually minimal. According to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), a service from the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, 58% of accommodations cost absolutely nothing to make, while the rest typically cost only $500. Moreover, tax incentives are available to help employers cover the costs of accommodations, as well as modifications required to make their businesses accessible to persons with disabilities."

You are well within your rights to expect reasonable accommodation per the above. Have you spoken with HR about your concerns? I would be sure to create a timeline of all verbal interactions from the time you were interviewed to the current. Who you spoke with, what was stated to you, what date. Speaking with HR can be in your favor, or it could go in the favor of the company -they are there primarily to protect the company from lawsuits.

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I am so glad you mentioned this. My son is intellectually challenged, and teaching him to wipe himself is . . . challenging. A bidet seems like an excellent game changer. Cheers!