You might be reading this thinking, well I would quit! It’s easier said than done, people have bills to pay! There are many toxic workplaces that require unrealistic targets, long hours and require you to put up with bullshit. I feel like this could easily lead to companies discriminating on this basis. ‘Lower quality standards’ makes me raise an eyebrow. “Employers are not required to lower quality or quantity standards as an accommodation nor are they obligated to provide personal use items such as glasses or hearing aids.” - ADA Here are some examples I have pulled from the UK and US system: In most cases, accommodations/ adjustments only have to be made if it’s reasonable to do so. You can take a look here if you’re interested.Īs I mentioned earlier, being formally diagnosed with ADHD is not enough for you to qualify for accommodations. I randomly stumbled across an ADHD accommodation form for a US university. ![]() ![]() ![]() If it is not, your employer may not have to provide reasonable adjustments/accommodations. If ADHD is classed as a disability in your country, this shouldn’t be a problem. From my research, I found that medical documentation stating your diagnosis is required. I have conducted extensive research and unfortunately, all roads lead to, yes.Īll companies, universities, and programs have their own processes to request accommodations.
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