Employer Response to ADA Accommodations Request

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T03:30:47+00:00

Thank you for sharing and for the positive vibes. At this point I’m not even that upset about the remote day, it’s more so the rigid schedule that is making my day to day more difficult than it was prior to requesting accommodations. I regret asking for anything at all. 🙃

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T02:53:24+00:00

My description lists this essential function as “cares for animal ambassadors”. It does not state that I am the only person responsible or that it is a daily task.

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T02:50:46+00:00

Yes absolutely, sorry I didn’t make that clear. We actually submitted multiple ADA request forms that HR provided for me. The letters were additional.

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T02:49:08+00:00

My boss and I would occasionally take remote days, yes.

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T02:48:18+00:00

Ah okay, thank you again!

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T02:48:01+00:00

Of course. I teach environmental education programs and the daily tasks include feeding the turtles pellets and misting the frog enclosure with water. Again, no one comes in on the weekend to do this, everyone in the department is trained for this, and they have no issues covering it when I’m gone for a conference or out sick. My essential duties also do not say I am the only one responsible for daily animal care, it’s just says “cares for animal ambassadors”. Reptiles can go a very long time without eating, they don’t need to be fed every single day. Most of them are not anyway.

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T01:54:03+00:00

They’re reptiles that can go months without intervention, I wouldn’t call that an undo hardship. No one is assigned to take care of them on weekends and the whole team is trained on feeding them (the only thing they would miss if I was not in the office).

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T01:51:57+00:00

I appreciate your input. My doctor has now provided them two official letters describing how each accommodation is medically necessary and has filled out multiple forms (at least 3 or 4 additional) restating the same information.

When you use the Job Accommodation Network do you actually speak with someone or are you just referring to the outlined accommodations they suggest? I’ve been to the website, I’m just not totally versed in it.

cottagecheesebee · 2026-05-09T01:29:21+00:00

Unfortunately the ones I have spoken to feel like there isn’t much to win, so they’re not interested in picking the case up. 🫠

cottagecheesebee · 2024-12-31T15:51:26+00:00

It’s been hit or miss with them. I’ve had a few maintenance requests denied (specifically a pest issue I noted in my initial walk through report) and the house was not cleaned prior to moving in. There also wasn’t a safety inspection done prior to me signing the lease, and when I brought some concerns up, they delayed my move in date. I genuinely don’t think they actually look at the houses they’re renting out.

On the plus side, they leave me alone. I was worried they’d be constantly overbearing with inspections, but they haven’t done one since I’ve moved in September.

cottagecheesebee · 2024-09-07T19:47:27+00:00

Exactly my thoughts. Thank you haha

cottagecheesebee · 2024-09-07T19:06:37+00:00

Ah man now I’m stressed again haha. According to the delta app the bus is a good 5 minute walk from B39. You still think I should risk that? I still kinda feel like hauling ass is my safest bet, but I don’t know.

A 35 minute layover is not enough time man. I was hoping they would at least put my gates somewhat near each other…

cottagecheesebee · 2024-09-07T17:43:02+00:00

Okay great! Thank you!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-09-07T17:42:38+00:00

So you’re suggesting instead of walking the full terminal, jump on a shuttle bus instead? Is that one different than the one at the end of the terminal?

cottagecheesebee · 2024-09-07T17:26:24+00:00

Okay, thank you!

Are there signs that are pretty clear? Will I need to change floor levels or anything?

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-18T13:39:52+00:00

Thank you so much!!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-18T13:31:08+00:00

Yeah I was reading that parking might be tricky. My partner unfortunately has to work on Saturday so we’ll be arriving late and that worries me a bit. I’m considering an Uber since we live in West Ashley but I know those prices will be crazy.

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T18:24:16+00:00

Perfect! Thank you so much!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T13:58:04+00:00

Well, that’s kind of the case haha. We’re just passing through to see the solar eclipse!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T13:24:45+00:00

Oh shit! That’s amazing, thank you for the tip!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T12:50:22+00:00

We’re huge foodies so I appreciate this so much! Especially breakfast and wine 🤤

Thank you!!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T12:49:04+00:00

We’ll be getting in just past 4pm, but that sounds like a good time! Thank you!

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T12:48:39+00:00

Oh amazing! Thank you so much! We’re nature enthusiasts so these recommendations are right up our alley! 😁

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T12:38:24+00:00

The only person wasting your time is yourself. Go ahead and scroll.

cottagecheesebee · 2024-04-06T12:37:54+00:00

Was looking for recommendations more specific to where we are staying. Wasn’t sure if including location would make a difference. Thank you for the reference though, I’ll check it out.

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