For people with mental health issues, that isn't always the case. I do a lot of volunteer work, as I mentioned, and I sit on boards of directors. I have been on boards of directors where I've seen bylaws that state that you must be of sound mind to be on that board, so people look at me funny if I mention a mental health issue. This is the challenge we face. I think you're right that it's easier once you're in the job, but I think that depends on the job as well. Unfortunately, for a lot of people with disabilities, the jobs we get are front-line, menial jobs, where you're just a pair of arms and legs, and if you develop a problem you're out the door and somebody else will take your place.
On March 5th, 2013. See this statement in context.