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It is very difficult to win a case. We have been through this several times. Recent interpretations of the ADA laws have made it easier on an employer to terminate an employee with a disability. In my opinion the best move is to be honest with yourself. If you know you can't do the job and there are no "reasonable" accommodations your employer can make then you need to look elsewhere or go on SSD. The stress of staying in a workplace that is hostile and where you can't do the job can worsen your symptoms. Is it worth it? It may not be fair, but is it worth it? Those are the questions you have to ask yourself. You said accommodations as necessary but the interpretation is reasonable accommodations if possible. What type of work did your wife do? Mine was involved in relocation real-estate transactions. When she could no longer operate a computer fast enough and there were no ways to fix that and she could no longer speak with the volume or respond quickly to clients and fellow workers inquiries and she had several panic attacks... she know it was time. Fortunately her employer at the time was understanding and we came to an agreement with him that we would know when it was time and she would resign. You may find your wife's employer may be just as accommodating. Because of that my wife was able to work longer than she had anticipated and could leave with dignity and the employer was not saddled with legal fees. It was a win win for all. I other words it work out for the best for all. Frank ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Campbell" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:47 PM Subject: Re: ADA Attorney > accommodation as necessary. surrender, never. Is she really pulling her > weight like she used to? At what cost? I've been here and finally took > disability. there are many ways to be valuable to the community beside > holding down a regular job. > gwc > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Tom and Ro Mail" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 1:21 PM > Subject: ADA Attorney > > > > My wife is now starting to have problems with her employer regarding what > she can and cannot do at work due to having PD. They have known about it > for years and have tried to be accomodating. However, now it appears she > may need some legal representation. We live in a western suburb of Chicago > and she works downtown. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding ADA > experienced lawyers in Chicago. > > > > Thanks for your help. > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > Tom Manak > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn