Employment

The ADA generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees. If your employer has fewer than 15 employees, you may not be protected by the ADA.

However, that does not necessarily mean you are without protection. Many states have their own disability discrimination laws that apply to smaller employers and may provide rights similar to those available under the ADA.

For example, in Michigan, the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act requires many employers to provide reasonable accommodations unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

If you work for a smaller employer, consider learning about the laws in your state, or talk with an attorney or another qualified professional about your rights.

Understanding your rights is only the first step. Many people also have questions about how to talk with their employer, what information they may need to share, and what to do if they believe their rights have been violated. The following videos address some of the most common questions people living with dementia ask about employment.