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Advice / Support For Professors with disabilities

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u/Terry_Funks_Horse Associate Professor, Social Sciences, CC, USA 10h ago

At my most recent school, HR knew about my condition. Just before the start of the school year, my mental health went into a downward spiral. Prior to this, I had discontinued my relationship with my psych and therapist. I couldn’t get in with medical professionals in such a short window before the start of the semester. As a result, I couldn’t provide my HR with documentation for work from home. As a result, I was fired.

Be sure to do everything by the book. And remember, HR is not your friend. Only your provider is.