I agree with others on the List that it is a good idea to talk to a 
lawyer to secure you rights. However, there is a good chance that the 
museum is reacting out of ignorance or fear. There are organizations 
like Adaptive Environments http://www.adaptenv.org/ that work with 
institutions and individuals on the many inter-related issues 
affected by the ADA from workers rights through building design. It 
might be constructive to work with the museum on these issues if they 
are willing.

Mike


>Date:    Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:36:31 EST
>From:    Annmarie Zan <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: ADA and museums
>
>I have worked as an educator at a small museum in Illinois for 3 years. They
>knew when they hired me that I had a seizure disorder. In those 3 years I have
>had 1 seizure at work (2 weeks ago) they are now not allowing me to come back
>to work until I am seizure free because I may have a seixure in front of the
>public. Does anyone have experience with this as a employee or employer? Do
>you have anyone with a similar disorder on your staff? How do you handle it? I
>feel I have a disorder but I am not disabled is this an unreasonable
>distinction? Feel free to contact me off list if you are more comfortable.
>
>Annmarie Zan
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E. Verner Johnson and Associates
Museum Architects and Planners
222 Berkeley Street,  Suite 1350
Boston, MA 02116
tel:   617-437-6262
fax:  617-437-1272
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