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Originally Posted by Bob.Kerns
Thanks for passing this on, and for taking on this fight.
I think the thing that offends me the most (out of a very long and vehement list) is that to oppose this and opt out of the class, you have to 1) hire a lawyer, or 2) travel to Florida. Thus we are being hit with a major economic barrier to pursuit of our legal rights and options. There is no justification for requiring physical presence to raising objections to the settlement.
How can we support you in this effort?
What about the legislative track?
What are the prospects at the federal regulatory level (ADA)?
Should people consider hiring lawyers, perhaps banding together in small groups and flooding the courtroom with opposition by those who cannot be present? (I'm not casting doubt on your ability to represent us, but rather asking whether physical numbers, immediacy, and willingness to shell out some $$ might have an effect)?
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Thanks Bob.
On the legislative track:
In 2008 DRAFT testified before The National Council on Disability
http://www.ncd.gov/
These people report to the Congress, Senate and President and it normally takes many years to get an invitation to testify.
We also presented testimony at the public hearings for the Notice of proposed rule change that the Dept. of Justice held last July.
http://www.ada.gov/NPRM2008/public_h...transcript.htm
This is a "Fun" read and not just about Segways. It does not paint paint a pretty picture of how corporate America sees people with disabilities.
We also spent countless hours on "The Hill" speaking with the Congress and Senate about our cause.
Not to mention the many people we have met in D.C through our Segs4Vets program.
The federal regulatory level (ADA)
With a new Administration we await the results of last Notice of Proposed rule change. Just what happens in Washington. With a little luck things will settle in and we will hear the results.
Just getting the Segway mentioned in that proposal was a feat.
WHAT WE CAN ALL DO TO HELP
I assure you that nobody needs to hire an attorney or come to Florida. But our numbers do matter !
The court has charged Jerry Kerr, Draft President with providing the objections of the "class". We will keep you informed on how to register your objections and any other actions that may be taken. We will provide all info needed to do this VERY soon.
I expect to have more to add next week. The fight is on.
As can be seen from DRAFT's above work at the Federal level we would have preferred a decision there, and that still may be the case.
We believe in 'Education over Litigation" but now that we are in we need your help.
We are in this together and I will keep you all informed.
Thanks again Bob for the questions. We need to be heard.
Be Big,
AMAC