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There are far worse examples of lawyers (who are able-bodied themselves) purposely looking for reasons to sue any and everyone to make a quick buck. Many pretend to be doing it for the disabled, but in realty most are gaming the system that allows them to get a new boat at the expense of the insurance companies, businesses, or us the taxpayers.
Sadly I know some of these creeps, and they are in some instances the lowest form of bottom feeding losers we have in our society.
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Agreed. And they make it harder for those with a legitimate grievance to get relief. I despise people that call wolf. For instance ( and this is much worse than abuse of the ADA) but people who make false accusations of rape or child molestation. Despicable.
ADA litigation has gone too far - too many "free lunches" by it (in CA anyway). Too many businesses closed. Too many threats of litigation just for the $$$ instead of really trying to make things 'better'.
I knew a small business that would throw up a "closed for inventory" sign when they saw a wheelchair coming across the parking lot - just to avoid possible ADA claims. Sad.
This was in a (CA) county where I heard a judge told a frequent litigant, don't bring another case in this county. (because the person had brought so many cases already - it was his 'full-time job')
That's a sign it really goes too far.... on that road paved with good intentions......
I am a 6’2” man and can tell you that MANY accommodations like ATMs, gas pumps, urinals, sinks, appliances, air condition thermostats, some doorways that are often placed so low to the ground that I can’t reach them or am forced to crouch over them. With a bad back, it is not comfortable so I tend to avoid using these. I can only guess that they put these very low because of the ADA. I am sympathetic to the handicapped, but can’t help but think that these conveniences are meant to serve a small minority while negatively affecting the majority.
Just cross your legs and hold it in until you get home.
As another tall person, I figured everything was set so low because buildings and infrastructure in general were developed when most people were shorter.
One part of the ADA I think needs to be loosened is the strict rules on service animals. I think the focus should be on the outcome and not the process, e.g. a business should be able to ban service animals IF they are willing to have one of their employees serve as a guide for the disabled instead.
ETA: In terms of housing, etc. I do support the requirement that service animals be permitted even if regular pets are not - but the occupant should be responsible for any damages the animal may do.
One part of the ADA I think needs to be loosened is the strict rules on service animals. I think the focus should be on the outcome and not the process, e.g. a business should be able to ban service animals IF they are willing to have one of their employees serve as a guide for the disabled instead.
ETA: In terms of housing, etc. I do support the requirement that service animals be permitted even if regular pets are not - but the occupant should be responsible for any damages the animal may do.
You know that all service dogs are not guide dogs, right? There are seizure alert dogs, hearing alert dogs, diabetes alert dogs ... and dogs that assist mobility.
One part of the ADA I think needs to be loosened is the strict rules on service animals. I think the focus should be on the outcome and not the process, e.g. a business should be able to ban service animals IF they are willing to have one of their employees serve as a guide for the disabled instead.
ETA: In terms of housing, etc. I do support the requirement that service animals be permitted even if regular pets are not - but the occupant should be responsible for any damages the animal may do.
That’s fine and good, but what is one to do with the service animal while in the store? Many rely on them to help guide them to get to their destination as well.
That’s fine and good, but what is one to do with the service animal while in the store? Many rely on them to help guide them to get to their destination as well.
Hey, I'm picturing the training for minimum wage employees to smell when someone's blood glucose is starting to tank.
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