Help Daniel: Fighting for the Same Care He Provides

My name is Daniel, and my work as an outreach worker and medical assistant is my passion. The organization I work for is a non-profit dedicated to helping vulnerable people with mental health conditions and homelessness. I chose this work because the organization is dedicated to helping vulnerable people with mental health conditions and homelessness, providing them with unconditional support.

However, when I needed help myself, that same support was not provided to me.

I am a neurodivergent individual, and my ability to maintain my financial independence is at risk. I am currently on unpaid leave because of a difficult situation at work related to my ADD. I am seeking support to cover my essential living expenses and potential legal fees while I fight for what's right.

Over the past few months, I began experiencing challenges at work. I requested accommodations from HR to help me continue doing my job. Unfortunately, my requests were denied. Instead, my employer placed me on leave and told me to "get better," a decision that was not only an unfair hardship but also a blow to my confidence.

I returned to work, but my employer still didn't provide accommodations. A new coworker, who is also on the spectrum, was facing the same struggles. When we both tried to advocate for ourselves, we were placed on a second, mandatory unpaid leave. My employer has since indicated they intend to post and fill my position.

The uncertainty of this situation has caused me significant stress and hardship. With my income cut off, the pressure of covering basic expenses has been a constant weight, compounding the emotional toll of fighting this case on my own.

Your donation would directly help me maintain my stability during this difficult time. My goal is to get back to a position of independence and, through my own legal case, help ensure that other neurodivergent individuals don't have to face the same struggles. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, to receive proper training, and to be given an equal opportunity to succeed.

Thank you for your support and for helping me fight for a more just and inclusive workplace for all.