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[quote=Anonymous]I have a disability that makes writing manually very hard. I can do it but my handwriting is hard to read. In my line of work, documentation is super important. My employer decided recently to document a ton of stuff on paper and they got rid of laptops and documentation software. They did this because everyone else didn't like the software but I think it's probably due to cost. I haven't said anything yet about accommodation. I need to register with the vocational rehabilitation in my state so they can help me get the proper documentation. Accommodations didn't come up much in prior jobs because everything was done electronically. I'm not sure if I should look for a different employer or deal with accommodations here. I do love love the job but if I don't get accommodations I feel I won't be able to move up. When I brought it up in the past most did not get it. They tell me to do my best. My situation is even more challenging because documentation requires lots of people to use the same paper to document. It's shift work so 3 employees are filling out these papers in one day. I feel so stressed and bummed about this new change. My coworkers have commented on my handwriting and it's embarrassing. One yesterday said, "You write like that, try to do better."

I contacted VR and they said they can help me but it takes weeks to get approved, evaluated, etc I feel I should say something to my employer. It's a very small company so I don't have an HR. 
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