Gregory's Server@newtsoda I hear accommodations thrown around a lot but I wonder what some of these would be?
Of course, two neurodivergent people associated with the same label will have different needs. But all the examples I first come up with are things that maybe I can do, a tool to try, a system, & so on, to demonstrate that I don’t need to be a draw. I kinda struggle to make an ask of others, because why would they bother? Instead I hit a plateau and just fry while trying pull myself out.
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 @chipchirp @newtsoda oh, it's a linear function alright, but I'm not entirely sure how it's handled for autism. The percent disabledness scale is universal to all kinds of disabilities. There's values you get for missing digits is limbs, sitting in a wheelchair etc. Only some rules, especially those affecting employers, have a threshold. I believe you get to go to the zoo for free at less than 50% for example - but I'm not that familiar with the system. @lizzard @chipchirp Not to stir the pot, but I'm originally from Germany and had to leave the country due to absolutely abysmal attitudes towards disability there. Educated Germans will look you straight in the face & argue that they don't think wheelchair access in public spaces should be considered a requirement. And don't get me started on the approach to education... It is, sadly (and I expect mostly unconsciously), a remnant of policies & attitudes from a certain period of German history... @newtsoda @chipchirp okay, that sounds harsh. Sorry you had to hear such nonsense! Things are changing much too slowly, that's true. Also, yeah, do not get me started on any aspect of the education system. It's a shame in all kinds of ways. @newtsoda @chipchirp The disability system is not enough to properly help everyone, and especially bad with mental instead of physical issues, I'm convinced. I just wanted to point out some institutionalized accommodations. I think that in principle it's awesome that we have these. This way not everybody needs to fight their employers about them alone. @chipchirp Accommodations would vary from person to person, and unfortunately they're often very hard to get. For me, one huge quality of life upgrade was working from home. WfH made it possible for me to work full-time for the first time in years, as it removes a lot of stressors. I do, however, still have to take more time off work than the average allistic person. Knowing my limits and when I need to take a few days to recover has helped me avoid recurring burnout. |
@chipchirp @newtsoda if you're autistic "enough", you count as disabled here in Germany. One of the associated accommodate it's you get more sick days. (Above 50% or so disabledness, which is roughly equivalent with "not being able to hold a steady employment")
For the employer you count towards a quota of disabled employees. If an employer is big enough and doesn't meet its quota, they have to pay a fine.