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Yes, it’s illegal. Stuttering is recognized as a disability by the ADA, so not hiring you because you stutter is discrimination....

Wait, is that even legal? Isn’t turning someone down for a job that they would’ve otherwise had because of their stammer discrimination/ableism? Sorry if I sound idealistic or naive I’m still under wo...

Somebody mentioned in the comments to file a complaint and talk to administration. 100% do this. I had teachers like this in the late 80’s/early 90’s do this, which I can dismiss as just not knowing a...

It’s also almost as ignorant as asking a person who can’t walk and is on a wheelchair “Why do you even want to go to this place when they don’t have stairs?” when maybe society can build those ramps.....

54 year old stutterer here, and I have a 13 year old son who stutters. When he was in elementary school teachers often asked for a short bio of him at the start of the year and I always mentioned his ...

I think that also depends on the size of your class. Luckily, we have smaller study groups where we need to solve problems together, as opposed to sitting in a full virtual class of about ~30 people. ...

I agree with /u/hipsydoodle. If you don't already journal, it can be very good for you. IMO /u/hipsydoodle's comment is the best advice. /u/phznmshr makes an excellent point about running out of brea...

Well, even if the Karen's and Stacey's complained, they should not have fired you. Stuttering and other disabilities are covered under the ADA. I am no lawyer but it isn't legal to fire someone based ...

Where do you live? Here in the US you can tell them you stutter and you are protected by the Americans with Disabilties Act. So you can take action. They shouldn't have fired you...

Where I live, the company who declined you with this paper statement would have offered you an easy lawsuits on a silver platter....

Was it confirmed that the stutter is what lost you the job? Depending on the job, it is illegal to discriminate against neurophysiological disorders. It's called "disability discrimination". They are ...

At least in the UK you can register to be able to text 999. All you have to do is text "Register" to 999 and that'll start the process. Other countries may have a similar system that I recommend pe...

Hi, when I was doing my Comp Sci degree. I contacted my universities disability department, and I actually got given a passing grade for presentations without having to dp them due to my very bad stut...

Hey there, I'm currently doing a masters abroad. I'm a masters student in the UK, and yeah, it'll be a bit tough. I expect it'll be very inclusive and team based, plus a fair number of presentations. ...

Would it be possible to talk one on one with your professors and let them know the situation? I had a similar experience in college. One of my professors was cool and allowed me to submit my work with...

Does this affect high-end jobs, like I guess they might have quotas or normal jobs, but how would they expect someone that checked yes apply for a job like manager? I assume there’s no quota for jobs ...

I tick yes. Firstly, it gives them a heads up of what to expect. Secondly, companies like to look progressive by hiring disadvantaged candidates, like disabled people. I give them a chance to pump th...

Is it better to say you have a disability on a job application

Is it better to say you have a disability on a job application What are the pros and cons of checking off yes I have a disability when sending in job applications ? I have always checked off no, and ...

For stutterers in the UK!!!

For stutterers in the UK!!! I came across a company/organisation in the UK that helped people with stutters apply for jobs. Basically it would guarantee you an interview if your skills matched the job...

Yeah, like I get that it’s a fear but if you know the general market wages for your profession you should be looking for other jobs if you’re under paid. Or move into a profession where a speech probl...