Pregnancy as a Disability?

Abstract

Victoria Serednyj worked intermittently for several years at the Beverly Healthcare’s Golden Living nursing home in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was employed initially as a certified nursing assistant in 2002, reemployed in 2003 in the same position, and then as an activity director in 2006. As the activity director, Serednyj supervised an assistant director, planned events (e.g., bingo, arts and crafts, excursions, and entertainment), conducted exercise classes, and provided individual therapy sessions for the residents. Serednyj had no disciplinary actions filed against her and performed her job satisfactorily. While the job description required some physical exertion, it was limited in scope and in time commitment. At times, she was required to rearrange dining room tables, transport residents in wheelchairs and “geri chairs,” move carts, and lift groceries for residents.