June is a healthcare worker employed at a state correctional facility. Due to her congestive heart failure, she relied on a wearable heart monitor. The device transmits information to her medical provider. She used the device while on the job for over three years with management approval. New staff at the facility recently told her the devices were no longer permitted.

While searching for guidance online, June learned about her regional ADA Center. She reached out to learn about her rights and options. An ADA Specialist explained that her situation was covered by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title I requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities. Her regional ADA Center provided her with examples of accommodation request letters and information about the use of assistive technology.

Using the resources from her regional Center, June met with her employer again and went over the accommodation request process. Her employer agreed that she could continue using her wearable heart monitoring device on the job. Thanks to the ADA and the help of her regional ADA Center, June was able to continue to perform her work safely!