Disability and Employment Rights
O.U.C.H frequently receives questions from sufferers faced with
possibly losing their jobs due to CH or who are disabled by this disorder and
need information on Social Security Disability. In order to help find
answers to these questions, here are some links to information on the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans With Disabilities Act, Social Security
Disability, the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission and more.
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm
The US Department of Labor's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) website
Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act pages.
http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/q%26aeng02.htm Americans with Disabilities Act Questions and Answers
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/workta.htm A Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking Employment
US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/ada18.html EEOC page: The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability
The Office of Disability Employment Policy (part of the U.S. Department of
Labor)
http://www.dol.gov/odep/audiences/disabled_adults.htm - ODEP Adults with Disabilities page - Initiatives and resources to help adults with disabilities understand employment issues. Here adults with disabilities can get information on Job Seeking, Employment Opportunities. Job Accommodations, Discrimination in the Workplace, Programs/Initiatives, Technical Assistance Services and more.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/audiences/employers.htm - ODEP Businesses and Employers page - Initiatives and resources to help businesses and employers understand issues related to the employment of people with disabilities. Here, employers can get information on Recruitment and Retention, Employment Laws and Legal Issues, Accommodations, Programs/ Initiatives, Technical Assistance Services and more.
The Job Accommodation Network - A free service of the U.S. Department of
Labor's Office of Disability Employment
Policy. JAN is a free consulting service designed to increase the
employability of people with disabilities.
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/Erguide/ - Employer's Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ADA Job Interviews - A post from the Clusterheadaches.com Message Board by Bob Johnson. Tells what a prospective employer can and cannot do at an interview.
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop web
site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and
service members, workforce professionals and many others..
Social Security disability pages.
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm - Definition of Disability
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=326 - How To Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify5.htm - "How We Decide If You Are Disabled" - A 5 step process
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/step4and5.htm#questions - Frequently Asked Questions about Step 4 and Step 5.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/listing-impairments.htm - Social Security Listing of Impairments - A list of medical conditions for each of the major body systems, that are so severe they automatically mean that you are disabled. Cluster Headache is NOT listed, but that doesn't mean it can't be considered a disability. It will depend on your individual circumstances and level of impairment. It is important to gather complete documentation of your medical history of CH treatments, tests and procedures and medical documentation/certification of impairment due to the severity of your condition in advance of applying.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/general-info.htm - Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/evidentiary.htm - Evidentiary Requirements
Department of Veterans Affairs website
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program Website
Disabled American Veterans website - The Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
is a national non-profit organization that focuses exclusively on the needs of
all disabled veterans.
Numerous disability links.
DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this web site is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care or for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical disorder. O.U.C.H. makes no claims as to the scientific/clinical validity of the information on this site OR to that of the information linked to from this site. All information taken from the internet should be discussed with a medical professional!
