If you work and have a disability, you can rest assured that there are multiple laws in effect that will protect your rights and allow you to have a long and productive career. If you are seeking to gain employment, several safeguards are in place thanks to affirmative action laws that require certain types and sizes of businesses to hire the working disabled. And it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an applicant based on a disability for most lines of work, and t is also illegal for an employer to request a medical examination prior to a job being offered. And once hired, there are additional safeguards that guarantee a safe working environment. Business must make their workplace accessible and safe for all employees, regardless of their disability. And if or when disabilities hinder your ability to work, there are many options to assist you through that period as well.