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Gadzooks, Batman
Fed agency
Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:14 AM
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Well, as a person with a disability that limits more than one major life activity, I hope the standard for job suitability never enters anyone's bedroom.
The last paragraph summarizes it well - when it looks like she's about to be hired and posted, she's fine; when the agency expresses concern that there might not be facilities to treat a recurrence of her cancer at her overseas post, she suddenly labels herself "disabled." Because she can't have sex? Wow - does that make everyone who is celibate by choice "disabled"? Do they qualify for the handicapped placard from their local department of motor vehicles?
My Ex-Wife is 100%
Defense Agency
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:26 AM
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If lack of desire is a disability, then my ex-wife is 100% disabled for the last 7 years of our marriage.
Re: My Ex-Wife is 100%
VHA
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:00 PM
Re: My Ex-Wife is 100%
Defense Agency
Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:59 PM
Disability Discrimination
DOE
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:57 AM
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I see this as something much more ominous: the agency discriminated against her because she once had cancer, even though she was cured.
The later actions were a path to bring this up for judicial review.
Re: Disability Discrimination
DOI
Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:24 AM
Major life function vs. Major life function
Veterans Affairs
Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:03 AM
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When does a major life function become a major life function? It is obvious to humanity that sexual dysfunction is a major issue for each of us as individuals or sexual partners in a relationship but, is sexual dysfunction a major life function when it comes to ones carreer? Unless the government has started hiring prostetutes so serve in that capacity, I can't say that I can think a single job in the U.S. Government that sexual dysfunction would be a cause of impairment to be able to do the job. Major life functions generally considered something that would prevent a person from being able to do the job. This woman should have been allowed to serve in foriegn service, no question, but for her to claim disability is a sign of just how rediculous the United States is becoming when it tries to be everything to everyone.
Re: Major life function vs. Major life function
USDA
Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:30 AM
Lack of Sexual Desire a potential disability?
HUD - Albany, NY
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:19 PM
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Interesting yet wrong on multiple levels. So if this review is upheld for the complaintant, does the government now have to ask each potential applicant about sexual desire, et cetera? Can you imagine the magnitude of that pandora's box?
When does the disability train stop? We are headed toward anarchy. No person is held responsible for their actions anymore (due to nature/nuture/disability) yet manufacturers, employers and taxpayers must bear the full weight of every insane court decision.
I don't feel very sexy right now, should I file a disability claim and secondly, is my wife also then entitled to benefits? What are the reasonable accomodations expectation(s) for the employer (not postulating on that one)?
crazy world we live in
opm
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:35 PM
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Sounds like this person wants it both ways. And, just out of curiosity, how will her "disability" be proved? I hope that when it goes back to the next itiration of legal review it gets tossed out.
Yes, the agency is in a catch 22--and what the writer omitted is that had the agency hired her and sent her overseas and she got sick she would have sued the agency for not having access to medical care.
I worked for an Air Force Hospital, overseas, many years. It is a requirement that all family members get a medical clearance before allowing to PCS. People constantly lied on their application and denied having any medical conditions and then when they got to their overseas location and the care was not available they filed for humanitarian reassignments and when denied filed congressionnal/IG complaints.
Re: crazy world we live in
Agency
Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:11 AM
Re: crazy world we live in
DoD
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:56 AM
worthwile to watch this one
DFAS
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:50 PM
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Imagine this - diabetics, people with hypertension, and any number of medical conditions that have the potential to impair sexual desire - looks like ADA is here to help! This will be interesting to watch and see what accommodations will arise from this...I wonder if we can have extra time to get in the mood or take leave when the "once in a blue moon" urge hits? And for the Defense Agency Supervisor (LOL) you may be able to take leave under the FLMA