LMTs who have chronic pain issues

I am a massage therapist with RA and spinal degeneration. I love what I do, but some days it is hard to even move. I wanted to start a support group for others in the same boat.

potential change of job duties?

I am interviewing for the director position of my massage program.  The owner is interviewing me first before deciding she will open up the position to the public.  I have the background to do the job and it would be an easier transition to just hire someone already there and that the other staff knows.  I have been director of a college department before in my past and I hold two master degrees as well as lots of massage certifications.  Her biggest concern is my health.  I make no secret I have RA.  This semester I battled a freak bout of cellulitis that put me in the hospital for 1 night. ( But the cellulitis was totally gone with a 10 period and I only missed three days.)  I know from watching my current director that the owner is not an easy person to work for.  How should I answer questions about my health?  Am I legally obligated to answer them, or is that discrimination?  I'm not 100% that I want the job, but I want to hear what's on the table before I make my decision.
Thanks friends!
Kelly
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    Kelly Grounds

    Thanks, Erica. They asked some really odd questions in the interview, but none were related to health. The owner wanted to make sure I wasn't planning on moving any time soon!
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    Erica Olson

    Hmmm. Not entirely sure that's 100% kosher either (you'd be astounded at what is/is not legally allowable in interviews), but sounds like it worked out just fine!

    Kelly Grounds said:
    Thanks, Erica. They asked some really odd questions in the interview, but none were related to health. The owner wanted to make sure I wasn't planning on moving any time soon!
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    Kelly Grounds

    Well, it wasn't legal I'm sure--the owners seem to think they are above the law on a few issues. Do you have any advice where I can turn to and ask the legalities of things like student hours/credits, hourly employment wages, etc? I don't want any reprecussions if I choose to stay as an instructor rather than be the director.

    Erica Olson said:
    Hmmm. Not entirely sure that's 100% kosher either (you'd be astounded at what is/is not legally allowable in interviews), but sounds like it worked out just fine!

    Kelly Grounds said:
    Thanks, Erica. They asked some really odd questions in the interview, but none were related to health. The owner wanted to make sure I wasn't planning on moving any time soon!