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Spanish. and yes my stutter was an obstacle, but enjoyed the literature classes too much to pic something else. regardless you should find the disability accommodations office at the college and reg...

I live in Yemen . Arabian country Having a severe stutter there is deadly for your future. Especially when there are no laws to protect you from discrimination. In schools in colleges in jobs. Th...

I wanted to piggy back on this. If they’re involving a lawyer it means they know they fucked up. You have a disability and they flat out told you that you didn’t and even bullied you for it. IANAL b...

I'm genuinely curious. I wonder if the ACLU, or an organization for people with disabilities/speech impediments could help? Perhaps if you had an advocate to speak up on your behalf....

Are you in the US and does the firm have more than 15 employees? They likely are subject to title VII of the civil rights act. I am NOT your lawyer but I can get the facts and point you in the right d...

Sounds like discrimination and possibly a violation of the ADA (if you live in America). Proud of you for standing up for yourself. I would document all of these interactions somewhere. If they haven'...

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter

Partner and HR made fun of my stutter Hello everyone. I work for an accounting firm. Prior to my interview beginning, I told the 3 interviewers that I have a stutter and you might see it during the in...

I was rejected for my stutter when I enlisted in 2014 but I was able to get a waiver. Last time I checked it’s a disqualifying condition. They have a test for it at MEPS....

You FEEL? Honey, it's been recognized as a disability by the ADA. We all struggle with it, but we have to get back out there and find a purpose in life. Are you in college yet?...

You seem to be really passionate about military and military school. I'm sorry that your countries military won't accept you with a stutter. Maybe try and find a company that does some sort of contrac...

The Ada protects people with disabilities from discrimination in America. This should include military and post secondary education. Forgive me, OP did not state country of origin. Edit: the Ada allo...

nora: An app through which you can call the police/emergency in germany without having to talk, specifically made for people with speech/hear impediment

nora: An app through which you can call the police/emergency in germany without having to talk, specifically made for people with speech/hear impediment ...

We all deserve to have a voice, even those who have never spoken a word. When we talk the way we talk, it is powerful. Not everyone is willing to listen but screw them! There are many people with op...

It is the same thing as any other disability. I'm sorry this happened to you. The world does not prepare any of us for such cruelty. You did nothing wrong. Just wondering, how do you feel about di...

Since the ADA recognizes that stuttering is a disability, what exactly are you gonna get out of letting these people get to you? You can't help that you stutter, and allowing cruel and ignorant peopl...

I own a business - these girls would be fired immediately. If one of my employees offended someone by making a comment about their ugly outfit or cracking a rude joke; fine.. Do I condone it? No. Unpr...

I doubt they would get fired. But it is going to be a learning opportunity for them as well. Next time they will think twice before laughing at a person with a stutter....

Not necessarily get them in trouble, but they do need to understand that laughing at a person with a disability is not cool. Would they laugh at a person in a wheelchair? A blind person? I had a simi...

Ask for the teacher to waive the exam for you. It's a reasonable accommodation. Or to offer you an alternative exam method. What country do you live in? In the USA, you might consider getting a 504 ...

Could you ask not to have your exam done orally? I did that a couple times in college and wish I'd asked in highschool. Most of the time there's no good reason for a test or project to have an oral co...