Under the Americans with Disabilities are Act, “reasonable accommodations” modifications or adjustments that let you perform the essential functions of your job. Accommodations can be: - Time off for doctor appointments, - A flexible work schedule so you can work more hours on and “good days” fewer hours when necessary, - Removing functions that are not essential from your job description, - Technological devices, - Accessible restrooms, or - Educating and changing you co-workers' attitudes. The does not say that employers have to hire a certain number of people with disabilities. It only says that employers must give people with disabilities the same employment opportunities as employees without disabilities. You must be able to perform the essential functions of your job, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be protected under the . If you your can’t, employer does not have to hire you or keep you. For more information about reasonable accommodations and other questions about your job, see Disability Rights Employment California’s publication Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act at: . Even if your need for employment supports is greater than what the ADA would require the employer to provide, you may still be able to work in a job with additional regional center or vocational rehabilitation supports. Do I need to report my earned income to anyone? Yes. If you get Social Security or Medi-Cal benefits, ask your habilitation or supported employment programs for help. See Question 49 for more information about Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach agencies (BPAOs). If I make money working, will it affect my other benefits?
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, “reasonable accommodations” are modifications or adjustments that let you perform the essential functions of your job. Accommodations can be: - Time off for doctor appointments, - A flexible work schedule so you can work more hours on “good days” and fewer hours when necessary, - Removing functions that are not essential from your job description, - Technological devices, - Accessible restrooms, or - Educating and changing you co-workers' attitudes. The does not say that employers have to hire a certain number of people with disabilities. It only says that employers must give people with disabilities the same employment opportunities as employees without disabilities. You must be able to perform the essential functions of your job, with or without reasonable accommodations, to be protected under the . If you can’t, your employer does not have to hire you or keep you. For more information about reasonable accommodations and other questions about your job, see Disability Rights California’s publication Employment Rights Under the Americans with Disabilities Act at: . Even if your need for employment supports is greater than what the ADA would require the employer to provide, you may still be able to work in a job with additional regional center or vocational rehabilitation supports. Do I need to report my earned income to anyone? Yes. If you get Social Security or Medi-Cal benefits, ask your habilitation or supported employment programs for help. See Question 49 for more information about Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach agencies (BPAOs). If I make money working, will it affect my other benefits?
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