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Jun 27, 2017, 10:57 AM
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Finally biting the bullet and am going to request accommodations. I have been having a really hard time getting passed the idea of having a disability. My T and I are going to make a like of requests tomorrow. I am going to meet with the accommodations coordinator here at work some time soon.
The one request my T is really interested in is getting me an emotional support dog. Not sure if work will allow it or even if I can afford it. But I guess it doesn't hurt to ask. Another thing that I will need in the future is a more private workspace. Right now we have offices but in the new building we are moving to will be an open floor plan. With just desks. Both my T and pdoc insist that I can't work in those conditions. So this will all be interesting to see how it all shakes out. I am pretty freaked out about it all. Especially if they do say I can have a dog. Then I will have to explain it to people. It is kind of a catch 22. |
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Jun 27, 2017, 11:37 AM
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You owe no one an explanation. A dog in that capacity is like a walker, wheelchair or cane, it's a working dog. Best of luck in getting your accommodations.
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Jun 27, 2017, 12:07 PM
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Hope everything works out for you.
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Jun 27, 2017, 01:56 PM
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I hope accommodations really help you out!
 I'm glad you have the support of your tdoc and pdoc! Please let us know how it goes for you? WC |
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Jun 27, 2017, 03:17 PM
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I couldn't survive school without accommodations. Good luck with getting them!
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dx: schizoaffective bipolar type; OCD; GAD rx: clozapine, clonazepam PRN |
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Jun 27, 2017, 03:24 PM
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Having accommodations will be good. Best of luck in getting them.
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Jun 27, 2017, 03:26 PM
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Are they hard to get?
What do people typically ask for? |
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Jun 28, 2017, 08:32 AM
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I am curious what it is about working in the open workspace that is difficult. I ask because I work in an open concept office (very small just three of us) and I find it nearly unbearable. But I wonder... is that just me or is it because of my bipolar/ anxiety. I used to be able to work from home and now my boss has been making me come in which has caused a downward spiral for me.
I think in terms of explaining the dog you could prepare an answer (whatever you are comfortable with). A brief statement with as little or as much info as you want. Could be "He/she is a working dog"... then turn away from the person so they are clear that is what you are comfortable sharing. Or "My dog helps me with XYZ". Please keep us posted! I hope it all goes well!! |
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Jun 28, 2017, 01:34 PM
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My T and I got side tracked so we didn't talk about it today. We will try again on Friday.
As for the open workspace they feel it will be too distracting and anxiety provoking being around people all the time. Plus not having privacy. I am meeting with the accommodations coordinator next week to take about things. |
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Jun 28, 2017, 03:29 PM
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Good Luck I hope you receive the accommodations you need to be successful!
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