FeaturedDo you work with migraines? Share your experience here!...* Accommodations at work. Have you asked for them in the past? What was that like? * Facing stigma of migraines at work....Reactions 0 reactions Comments52 replies
Jury Duty: A Migraine Minefield...Are they going to make "accommodations" for my disease?... By diva4rls1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
School Accommodation for Memory loss associated with Migraine Medication...Here is my question - what accommodations are available for students with a 504 to help with the memory loss....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Migraineur as patient, migraineur as caregiver...From the possible disbelief of teachers/bosses to the question of if you should ask for disability accommodations to the need to have someone make you... By The Migraine Girl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing the Workplace with Cluster Headaches...The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects your rights to work with reasonable accommodations for your medical condition.... By Ashley Hattle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health Myths and Facts...Employers may be required by law to provide reasonable accommodations for them.Fact: Therapy is a valuable treatment to improve mental health and quality... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
New Year - New Determination!...We “accept” stigma in the workplace or education when we have the right to accommodations.... By Shoshana Lipson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Educating Employers on Migraine Disease...I now have to deal with my employer who refuses to make ADA accommodations for me so that I can continue to work in some capacity.... By ladykricket2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Day 14 of my first migraine, and I feel helpless....I think he will try to make accommodations for me, but I have absolutely no idea what those accommodations should be....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Accepting Disability...And she helped me develop reasonable accommodations for my classes, understanding that my disease is not predictable and so I would need a little extra... By katbriboe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
When Migraine Forces Me Into a No-Screen Day...I’d give anyone in my position grace and accommodations but I hate that I have to give myself the same adjustments in expectations.... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migriane & the educational system...His accommodations: flexible due dates, private testing room (trigger free), permission to wear hats and sunglasses to protect him from florescent lights...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
When Your Migraine Is Telling You Something You Don't Want to Know...I need to make reasonable accommodations for my migraines. I need to limit my working hours and stagger my workday with lots of long breaks.... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Getting into College with Chronic Migraines...We were told that my son can get accommodations for the ACT, but I don't know how to get them to understand that extra time on the test is... By homeschooled13 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Having a Really Tough Day...I have FMLA and because of the work that I do there aren't many accommodations that can be made for me. I am so frustrated and angry....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Aanya Patel's Experience With Post-Concussion Syndrome and Migraine...My school was really good about my accommodations, but it was still really tricky. And hard to keep up.... By Kerrie Smyres5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When the Migraine Monster Touches Our Children: Part 1...Understanding that there are accommodations available throughout the school years is crucial to the physical and mental health of our children.... By Shoshana Lipson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
When Your Neighbors Give You a Headache. Literally....More than anything I have always desired validation from my community, acceptance that my pain is real and that they will make reasonable accommodations... By Jennette Fulda72254 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments48 comments
My Migraine Story: A Blessing in Disguise...Despite having accommodations at school, my social life suffered. My tight group of friends did everything together.... By bonjorie8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
First-time poster, caregiver and mom needs advice...I also wanted to give a shout out to this website for helping navigate the school system and getting accommodations put in place under Section 504 and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies