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I've seen imformational pamphlet about may aspects of PD for patients and several intended for care-givers, however, I have not seen any directed toward employers. Several people have told us about losing their jobs after it became known that they have PD. This is illegal under the ADA and most likely not an "informed decision" by the employer. Many people have no idea what PD is. I think it would be useful to have a pamphlet directed at employers, explaining what PD is and is not. Emphasizing that many, particularly young onset patients, work for many, many years after diagnosis. It should also point out that employers are legally require to make reasonable acomodations and can not discriminate against the employee because of disabilities. Anyone have any opinions? I would have to be carefully worded. Perhaps we could enlist one of the PD associations to help write and print it. Leif J. Youngdahl ***********************