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Medical Accommodations for school and work
March 11, 2026
in General
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.
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Transplant Patient
I love this! This was such a good conversation yesterday. So many of us navigated job changes or needing accommodations post transplant, and I think the more we can share knowledge and resources the better it is for everyone.
If you're in Canada, you can find more about our disability accommodations for both careers and education on the government of Canada website