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I have severe plantar fasciitis and had unsuccessful surgery, so I now use this to help me get around.

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I have severe plantar fasciitis and had unsuccessful surgery, so I now use this to help me get around. If I want to work in the United States, would this be considered an accessibility accommodation? Do I need to tell the employer about my condition in advance, or should I wait until after I’m hired? I’m worried that disclosing it upfront might affect my chances of getting hired.

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If you need this to get around how would you get through the hiring process without it? I would certainly not try to keep it a secret and whether it is a required ADA accomodation will depend on the nature of the job and how many employees the employer has (if under 15 total they're not required to provide accommodations).

GentlePelican4286 But I mean, if I get accepted and they find out later that I have this kind of issue, would that be a problem? I can walk during the interview process and everything, but later I may need to use it inside the building if necessary.

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