AboutKyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Expert: Kyla Kelim Date: 6/30/2008 Subject: Learning Disability at work
Question I have a 19 year old son who has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar and a learning disorder. He is having to do computer based learning programs at his new job. If he tells them he has a learning disorder and needs help with the programs, can the company give him grief about his condition? Do they have to offer someone to help with the learning programs?
Answer Gina, under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the company may be required to make a "reasonable accommodation". Unfortunately, the law is not clear, and is fact specific, regarding what is or is not a reasonable accommodation. If he simply needs extra help for a short period of time to assist him with accessing the computer programs, and maybe some assistance with completing tests, then I would personally think that is a reasonable accommodation, but what I think often doesn't count. I would have him speak to his HR department and let them know of his condition and that he needs a bit of help - not with the content (which could preclude the operation of the ADA, if he is not able to DO the job) but with accessing the content. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on a person's disabilities. If he does get "grief" after consulting with the company, you should seek the counsel of a local employment discrimination attorney.
