I'm just focusing on one section which shows you the many many failure points of your doctor in getting you recovered enough to return to work. Your doctor is responsible for you not needing any of these accommodations.
THIS IS YOUR DOCTORS' RESPONSIBILITY!
Returning to Work After Mild Stroke
Article InfoWhat are reasonable accommodations?
Some people need reasonable accommodations, supportive services, and a gradual return to work plan. The Americans with Disabilities Act18
protects employees by preventing discrimination on the basis of
disability and requires employers (with 15 or more employees) to provide
reasonable accommodations. Requests for accommodations must be made in
writing. Table 1 shows some common problems experienced by people with mild stroke and some potential accommodations. Table 2 shows some additional resources that may be useful after a mild stroke.
| Work-Related Problems Common in Mild Stroke | Potential Accommodations |
|---|---|
| Oversensitivity to external stimuli such as noise or lights | Private office, desk light instead of overhead fluorescent lights |
| Difficulty concentrating when there is noise and/or distractions | Quiet work area, headphones, or ear plugs |
| Difficulty resuming tasks if interrupted | Uninterrupted hours |
| Needing longer time to process information and instructions | Getting written instructions for all assignments, ability to record meetings, extended deadlines |
| Difficulty remembering details | Assistive technology such as the use of a notebook or smartphone to take notes, written checklists |
| Difficulty completing more than 1 task at a time | Organizing tasks into smaller steps, job sharing |
| Delays in recognizing errors in work and problem solving | Flow charts, regular reviews with assigned colleague or mentor |
| Difficulty staying organized and meeting deadlines | Assistive technology such as the use of a smartphone at work to remind you of deadlines and meetings |
| Not being able to work as long due to mental and/or physical fatigue | Increased breaks, shorter work days, or a gradual return to work schedule |
| Becoming easily stressed and overwhelmed | Increased breaks, job restructuring for essential job functions only |
| Headaches | Quiet work areas, more frequent breaks |
| Problems with vision | Assistive technology such as different glasses or computer programs |
| Conflicts with coworkers and colleagues19 | Sensitivity training for supervisors and staff, approved breaks for stress management, allotted time for calls to counselors, individual or group psychotherapy for skill training in areas of communication and emotional regulation |
| Weakness and/or decreased coordination on 1 side of the body | Hands-free telephone systems, ergonomic workstations, modified keyboards, voice recognition software |
| Poor schedule flexibility | Consistent work hours that allow you to keep a consistent sleep schedule and morning and evening routine |
| Altered ability to drive | Ability to work from home or adjust work hours to allow for use of public transportation |
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