Mr. Asthma

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>Would intrinsic asthma be in the same category as unstable asthma?

Nope. Unstable = not well-controlled with medication. If you are well-controlled with meds, evidently ADA doesn’t cover you [though certain aspects would apply because of the perception of disability that may exist; but in terms of accommodation, no]. SW.

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Is asthma covered in Americans with Disabilities Act?  What accommodations are companies required to provide for people with asthma or allergies?

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>Is asthma covered in Americans with Disabilities Act?  What accommodations are >companies required to provide for people with asthma or allergies?

Asthma IS covered by ADA, BUT with limitations.  If the asthma is unstable, it is covered.  If it is very stable it may or may not be covered.  I found this out when regisereing with the on-campus Office of Disability Accommodation — I ‘met’ the criteria for an ADA disability because my asthma is unstable.  Evidently there has been a recent court ruling that has tightened the reigns on what is covered/not covered. If you DO meet ADA requirements, then the ADA specifies what makes accommodations reasonable or not.  There are no specific requirements for what a company must do, largely because everyone’s needs will be different. SW.

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> Is asthma covered in Americans with Disabilities Act?  What accommodations are > companies required to provide for people with asthma or allergies?

Yes, it can be covered by ADA. To invoke your ADA rights, you need to write a letter to your employer outlining your disability, mentioning ADA, and requesting reasonable accommodation (like moving your desk or to a private office) so you can do your job. Note that ADA does not cover all companies, for example with less than 15 employees. Some research should be done before writing such a letter; perhaps a consult with an attorney knowledgeable in this field. A letter from your doctor would help support your case. It’s probably better to pursue this on an informal basis first; tho once ADA is invoked your employer cannot fire you because of your disability. Enforced by US Dept of Justice. Links: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm   Americans with Disabilities (ADA, USDOJ) http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder/   Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Disabilities/Legal_Issues/Am…   Ellis

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Would intrinsic asthma be in the same category as unstable asthma? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Is asthma covered in Americans with Disabilities Act?  What accommodations are >companies required to provide for people with asthma or allergies? >Asthma IS covered by ADA, BUT with limitations.  If the asthma is >unstable, it is covered.  If it is very stable it may or may not be >covered.  I found this out when regisereing with the on-campus Office >of Disability Accommodation — I ‘met’ the criteria for an ADA >disability because my asthma is unstable.  Evidently there has been a >recent court ruling that has tightened the reigns on what is >covered/not covered. >If you DO meet ADA requirements, then the ADA specifies what makes >accommodations reasonable or not.  There are no specific requirements >for what a company must do, largely because everyone’s needs will be >different. >SW.

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> Would intrinsic asthma be in the same category as unstable asthma?

Nope. Intrinsic refers to the fact it’s nonallergic asthma. Allergic asthma is also called extrinisic asthma. Intrinsic and extrinsic have nothing to do with severity or instability of the asthma. Ellis – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>Is asthma covered in Americans with Disabilities Act?  What accommodations are >>companies required to provide for people with asthma or allergies? >Asthma IS covered by ADA, BUT with limitations.  If the asthma is >unstable, it is covered.  If it is very stable it may or may not be >covered.  I found this out when regisereing with the on-campus Office >of Disability Accommodation — I ‘met’ the criteria for an ADA >disability because my asthma is unstable.  Evidently there has been a >recent court ruling that has tightened the reigns on what is >covered/not covered. >If you DO meet ADA requirements, then the ADA specifies what makes >accommodations reasonable or not.  There are no specific requirements >for what a company must do, largely because everyone’s needs will be >different. >SW.

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