Requesting an accommodation isn’t asking for special treatment — it’s choosing to work sustainably. If a medical, mental health, or neurodivergent condition affects how you focus, communicate, or perform, you may have a legal right to request changes that help you do your job. Too many people wait until they’re overwhelmed because no one showed them how to self-advocate safely and strategically. This guide does. It’s adapted from JAN and Advancing the Human & Civil Rights of People with Disabilities in Illinois.