08-20-2008, 12:30 PM | #41 | |
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One was the employee who was denied his mobility device to get from parking to work. This was in a non public part of the park, which shares rules with other parks that have employees using the same device in similar situations. The other was an employee of another company who rented the park (or parts of it) for a company outing, and he was not allowed in with his mobility device, but was told he could rent a different type of mobility device from the park. This was in the public part of the park... Either way, the park seems to be treating people with disabilities differently than others, and restricting them in ways that do not seem kosher.
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08-20-2008, 04:47 PM | #42 | |
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Once again, you've clarified my sometimes murky prose. Thanks. I don't believe either is kosher, they're just unkosher under a different set of rules. There are also different enforcement options. The lawsuit against Disney over all this (visitor-side) is still on, but who knows how long it will take. A lawsuit on the employee side might help nudge them out of their position and settle. |
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02-19-2009, 04:49 PM | #43 | |
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ADA Title III: Public Accommodations Title III covers businesses and nonprofit service providers that are public accommodations, privately operated entities offering certain types of courses and examinations, privately operated transportation, and commercial facilities. Public accommodations are private entities who own, lease, lease to, or operate facilities such as restaurants, retail stores, hotels, movie theaters, private schools, convention centers, doctors’ offices, homeless shelters, transportation depots, zoos, funeral homes, day care centers, and recreation] facilities including sports stadiums and fitness clubs. (emphasis added) Transportation services provided by private entities are also covered by title III. Public accommodations must comply with basic nondiscrimination requirements that prohibit exclusion, segregation, and unequal treatment. They also must comply with specific requirements related to architectural standards for new and altered buildings; reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures; effective communication with people with hearing, vision, or speech disabilities; and other access requirements. Additionally, public accommodations must remove barriers in existing buildings where it is easy to do so without much difficulty or expense, given the public accommodation’s resources. Courses and examinations related to professional, educational, or trade-related applications, licensing, certifications, or credentialing must be provided in a place and manner accessible to people with disabilities, or alternative accessible arrangements must be offered. Commercial facilities, such as factories and warehouses, must comply with the ADA’s architectural standards for new construction and alterations. Sounds to me like all those place would be public under that statement. If I'm wrong,remember I'll never be a lawyer. <G> |
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02-19-2009, 08:37 PM | #44 | |
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Or I could have lost the thread of this old conversation... Your Segway still on schedule to arrive tomorrow? |
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02-19-2009, 10:01 PM | #45 |
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The "public areas" is what the lawsuit hullabaloo is about?
Tomorrow morning.... Since I do not have a garage, it will reside in my living room, next to the only suitable outlet. As you suggested, I will have to wipe its feet when it comes in... |
02-19-2009, 10:34 PM | #46 | |
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I've filed my objection to the class status for the suit. If you're out in rain, dust, or mud, you might want to have an old towel to wipe it down, or if that's too awkward, a doormat to park on. |
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11-12-2009, 11:24 AM | #47 |
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15 years ago the Nat'l park Service was trying to force eminent domain on my husbands heirship property. Part of their tactics was calling my 95 y/o father~in~law asking him all sorts of questions regarding the property, to further their efforts. I sent a short notarized letter stating if ANYTHING happens to my husbands father IF he so much as stubs his toe I will sue the NPS for contributing to his accident if they are continuing to harass him by phone or mail.
They dropped dropped their phone call harassment instantly. Haven't heard squeak from them since. Get a Drs. note confirming that you use this as a safer way of travel due to you disability. Never give up. |
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