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Autism assistance dog / employer asked for letter explaining why is autism a disability

Kate-wolf

I have an autism assistance dog as recommended by my doctor. He is owner trained and is considered an auxiliary aid under the equality act.  I have sought advice from ACAS, the equality and human rights support line and assistance dogs uk and have all said the same thing. That he would be considered an auxiliary aid due to my autism. 

My employer however have refused to make reasonable adjustments for him to come into the workplace unless I produce a letter stating why autism is a disability. Considering I work for a university I would think they would be aware.

I have already provided my doctors letter stating that he reduces my symptoms.

I'm just shocked my their response.

Thank you for reading. 

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  • Hi Kate-wolf this is awful can't believe your employer is so ignorant

    It might be better for you to send them proof of disability benefit for your autism because then you are showing the affect is has on your life which is why you will need disability help. Get me?

    Would like to hear how you get on please update us

    Not sure who your employer is write to the head of them complain go to the ombudsman write to your local mp your employer sounds like bad news to me and the public should know who they are so they can avoid because they;re clearly discriminatory against the equality act and breaking the law

    Write to their funders/customers letting them know when you leave, I've find another job/work for yourself asap

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  • Hi Kate-wolf this is awful can't believe your employer is so ignorant

    It might be better for you to send them proof of disability benefit for your autism because then you are showing the affect is has on your life which is why you will need disability help. Get me?

    Would like to hear how you get on please update us

    Not sure who your employer is write to the head of them complain go to the ombudsman write to your local mp your employer sounds like bad news to me and the public should know who they are so they can avoid because they;re clearly discriminatory against the equality act and breaking the law

    Write to their funders/customers letting them know when you leave, I've find another job/work for yourself asap

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