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Below is the link to a fascinating article about epilepsy and employment, written by the Robert S. Fisher, M.D., Ph.D.
Editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com.
Basically, what he says is: “Most people with epilepsy can and do work, but having epilepsy doesn’t make it any easier, especially in the current economic climate. What do you need to disclose when you apply for a job? What are your rights if you are let go because of seizures or your employer’s fear of you having a seizure? Are there some jobs that you cannot do? Let’s take these questions one by one.”
For the answers, click on http://my.epilepsy.com/node/987840 You’ll find it quite enlightening…
Editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com.
Basically, what he says is: “Most people with epilepsy can and do work, but having epilepsy doesn’t make it any easier, especially in the current economic climate. What do you need to disclose when you apply for a job? What are your rights if you are let go because of seizures or your employer’s fear of you having a seizure? Are there some jobs that you cannot do? Let’s take these questions one by one.”
For the answers, click on http://my.epilepsy.com/node/987840 You’ll find it quite enlightening…