Although hidden or non-obvious disabilities can't be seen, they make up the majority of the disabilities encountered in the workplace. Unaddressed hidden disabilities can have profound impacts on the work environment and on productivity. What are these hidden disabilities? How do you accommodate a disability that cannot be seen? Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace enables the reader to explore innovative ways to implement workplace accommodations, resulting in a more productive and positive work environment. In addition to explaining the legal obligations for accommodating disabilities in the work environment, this book identifies the multitude of hidden disabilities that are encountered in the workplace. It also identifies possible accommodation options to enable all employees to perform their essential job duties and succeed in a rewarding career.
Although hidden or non-obvious disabilities can't be seen, they make up the majority of the disabilities encountered in the workplace. Unaddressed hidden disabilities can have profound impacts on the work environment and on productivity. What are these hidden disabilities? How do you accommodate a disability that cannot be seen? Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace enables the reader to explore innovative ways to implement workplace accommodations, resulting in a more productive and positive work environment. In addition to explaining the legal obligations for accommodating disabilities in the work environment, this book identifies the multitude of hidden disabilities that are encountered in the workplace. It also identifies possible accommodation options to enable all employees to perform their essential job duties and succeed in a rewarding career.