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I don't really think they should. :) Why anyone should do anything just because you stutter? Just because someone has fear of heights companies should build small buildings only?...

I stutter and I just did a video on this. these companies should atleast make these more usable for those with speech disabilities. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D61Kk6tY430&t=44s](https://ww...

Has anyone been summoned for jury duty?

Has anyone been summoned for jury duty? I'm terrified of being called to jury duty and having to talk in front of a bunch of people when answering questions, and as usual wasting everyone's time by st...

I feel like if someone were to take this issue up to a higher level of authority at a school, it would be addressed, but if most people are like me, they aren’t willing to put themselves out there lik...

I’m a current undergrad and I feel like this is a common problem for people who stutter. I took a Spanish class where a good amount of the grade was based on unedited videos of yourself speaking Spani...

I know for many stutterers, and especially me, just knowing it and acknowledging it is really all you need to do. My stutter isn't me being nervous, weird, or dumb. It's a speech impediment and that...

which pws are privileged?

which pws are privileged? I attended a stuttering seminar. The researcher referred to anyone Caucasian as "privileged." I ask: "Can someone with a disability be considered privileged?" If stutteri...

How ignorant. In the UK, people who stutter and work in the military founded the Defence Stammering (Stuttering) Network. They have a Facebook group and are very active. Have a look here [https://www....

I’m in Air Force ROTC and got DQ’d for my stutter. However, my commander waived it so I could stay in. Sounds like an asshole recruiter to me,...

I served in the military with a stutter. I’m a small guy and I was in better physical shape and a better work ethic than the bigger guys. Also, likely a human rights violation. Sue them....

Legally it 100% is. I also agree with you. My stutter has crippled most aspects of my life....

The way I see it is If your country calls stuttering a disability and hinders you from getting a job, then its a disability. Just because the disability isn't visible doesn't mean it's not there. Peop...

Yeah. At my high school, I was declared as a special needs, but I wasn’t given any special benefits. I’m not saying I’m entitled to any, but things like giving speeches wasn’t waived for me, or grad...

God, this sucks. The unfortunate part is that proving it was discrimination is virtually impossible. Especially if it’s an at-will employer. Someone suggested you get it in writing, but good luck with...

How would OP get it in writing? I doubt they'll write "I FIRED YOU BECAUSE YOU TALK FUNNY AND I'M A BIGOT."...

Lawyer up. The ADA protects people with disabilities, and that is a federal law. But there are wrinkles, e.g., things like the size of the company etc. Best case scenario, get a lawyer to write a f...

Where I live, a speech impediment is a recognized disability and you cannot fire someone for that, even during a probational period. Try to get something in writing but contact a lawyer who specialize...

100% this. Did you sign anything? This happened to me once where it was blatant discrimination. I knew it was coming and I had recordings of said discrimination and I mentioned discrimination during t...

Yes, OP, please check out the laws in your area. This kind of thing is illegal in my country, at least. Maybe there's compensation available for your case....

Get it in writing somehow that you were fired BECAUSE of your stutter. You MAY have been fired illegally. Just ask in an email why exactly you were fired. If she mentions your stutter as being a reas...