Unmasked: Disability Rights at Work

In Episode 6 of Unmasked: Disability Rights at Work , we follow Johnny’s timeline from a formally approved disability accommodation to a sudden workload shift he warned would damage his performance. What comes next is a sequence that many employees recognize but rarely hear explained clearly: delayed training, manufactured “performance friction,” contradictory verbal praise versus harsh written do...

In this gripping episode of our podcast, we dive deeper into a harrowing workplace saga following an employee’s autism disclosure and remote work disability accommodation. From a shocking admission of sabotage by a manager to a promotion denial laced with blatantly discriminatory remarks about disability and family life, we unpack the red flags under ADA and EEOC guidelines. Join us as we explore...

The walls are closing in on Johnny. Despite consistent positive feedback and undeniable progress in his one-on-one meetings, he's blindsided by a formal Performance Advisory (PA) citing costly mistakes and underperformance. But Johnny's got receipts, and he's ready to challenge the narrative. What happens next is a jaw-dropping admission from his manager that reveals the cynical realit...

On this episode we continue Johnny’s story—an autistic high performer whose career took a dangerous turn shortly after disclosing his disability and receiving a remote work accommodation. What looked like operational restructuring turned out to be something else entirely: a deliberate setup. Johnny was reassigned to a high-volume, high-risk process he hadn’t touched in years—without notice, withou...

The provided text describes Johnny’s experience as an autistic individual seeking a reasonable accommodation for remote work. It highlights his sensory sensitivities to the office environment and the daily exhaustion of masking his true self to meet neurotypical expectations. With a neuropsychologist’s formal recommendation, a history of stellar performance, and a role fully suited for remote work...

In the premiere episode of Unmasked: Disability Rights at Work , we introduce the podcast’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities, their families, coworkers, and caregivers with the knowledge needed to navigate conscious and unconscious disability bias in the workplace. Through the compelling story of Johnny, a successful autistic professional in his forties, we explore the harsh realit...