Medical Accommodations for school and work

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Tonight in our support group, we discussed medical accommodations for both school and work. I shared my experience of returning to school six months after my transplant. With a chronic illness diagnosis, I received key accommodations that made returning to school possible. The accommodations I receive included attending classes virtual when needed, flexible attendance, recorded lectures, frequent breaks as needed, text-to-speech software from the Office of Specialized Student Services, a distraction-reduced exam environment, and extended time for exams. If you’re navigating work, reach out to your employer and explore ADA accommodations. For school, the Student Disabilities Services program can truly help open doors.