Trish Palmer was diagnosed with MS in 2013 but kept it a secret from her colleagues. According to social security disability attorney Thomas Stewart, there is no legal requirement to disclose your condition until you need protection under the FMLA or ADA. You can reveal as much or as little as you want to at work and asking for reasonable accommodation is a right under the ADA, which would enable you to do the basic functions of your job but with help. Making small changes or a career switch could help you keep working with MS. Trish Palmer changed jobs to become a travel nurse and found that knowing her rights and working closely with her doctor helped with her condition. If it wasn’t for MS, she’s not sure she would have had all the fun experiences.
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Multiple Sclerosis in the Workplace: Tips for Women
