[blindlaw] NEED ADVICE
kdb
dibona at mac.com
Tue Aug 25 18:21:07 UTC 2009
QUESTION NEEDING CLARIFICATION AND LEGAL ADA Related ADVICE
I AM LEGALLY BLIND . I think I may need a lawyer to initiate a
lawsuit or law action.
I serve as a board director at my condo.
I have placed the board on notice - it is a 3 person board, that I
want to be told and be given copies of all board related business and
actions and be updated on a regular basis.
I am entitled, and as I see it required, to be listed on the condo
bank accounts as a check signer. I am able to sign my name on checks
with limited assistance.
The other two members of my board are out of town on a regular
basis each month. I therefore need to be able to act in my official
capacity when no other board member is here and things come up needing
a board member to act or pay for services needed within our
requirements.
The president is said to have stated that due to my blindness I can
not sign checks! As told to me- she is saying this information was
obtained from our board attorney! I checked. It was not!
She also does not share board actions and info with me. I must
continually seek it out each day, usually alone. The other board
member does share but it takes the three of us to work together to
know what is really happening as we perform our duties for our
association. This is never the case here.
For the past 6 months , I have been frustrated and feel that my ADA
rights are being violated to the extreme!
I am in need of a way(s) to stop this action, of what I feel is
illegal behavior that excludes me continually and places me in a total
"blind" stance when trying to access the information and processes
used by the board and most specifically the president, who is also
the treasurer of the board. Any ideas? All legal advice is appreciated.
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> Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:06:53 -0600
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award opportunity
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> February 14, 2008
>
>
> Dear friend:
>
> Do you know someone who has demonstrated
> initiative and leadership in improving the lives
> of blind people? Have you encountered an
> organization that focuses its energies on
> exemplary programs to benefit the blind? Perhaps
> you, yourself, have contributed substantially to
> helping blind people achieve full participation
> in society on the basis of equality? If so, I
> want you to know that the National Federation of
> the Blind (NFB) has established the Dr. Jacob
> Bolotin Award Program, made possible through the
> Alfred and Rosalind Perlman Trust, to recognize
> outstanding contributions made by individuals
> (blind or sighted) and organizations that have
> made a significant impact on the lives of blind people.
>
> The NFB will present $100,000 in cash awards at
> our 2008 annual convention in Dallas, Texas. I
> am excited about the opportunity to reward those
> who believe as I do in the capacity of the blind
> and who work with the blind to overcome obstacles
> to self-sufficiency and independence. The
> problems of blindness can be solved, and those
> who contribute their talents and energies to
> advance the independence of the blind should be
> recognized and encouraged to continue their
> efforts. I need your help to identify those who
> have implemented innovative strategies to help
> the blind gain equal access to resources and
> information and who encourage the blind to
> recognize and use their abilities to live full and productive lives.
>
> Time is running out, but it is not too late to
> nominate yourself, an individual, or an
> organization for a Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award--all
> applications must be received by April 15,
> 2008. Please visit the NFB Web site
> (<http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org) for more
> information about the award and how to
> apply. You may also call the National Federation of the Blind at
> (410) 659-9314 or contact us by email at
> <mailto:Bolotinaward at nfb.org>Bolotinaward at nfb.org
> with any questions you may have or for additional information.
>
> I look forward to congratulating the recipients
> of the Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award in person at the
> 2008 NFB National Convention and to thanking them
> for their efforts in creating a brighter future for blind people
> everywhere.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
> Marc Maurer, President
> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
>
> HAVE YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION
> SHOWN INITIATIVE AND LEADERSHIP IN ASSISTING
> BLIND AMERICANS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY?
> SHARE YOUR STORY--WIN AN AWARD!
>
> THE 2008 DR. JACOB BOLOTIN AWARDS
> A $100,000 program rewarding merit
> in service to blind Americans
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> []
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> ? Sighted Applicants
> ? Organizations
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> DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2008
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>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:22:10 -0500
> From: zz wolfman <dibona at mac.com>
> Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and
> DVR use
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org, blindcomputerusers at yahoogroups.com,
> blindmoviebuff at yahoogroups.com, info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
> Cc: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org, rforetjr at bellsouth.net
> Message-ID: <42152F52-28D8-4CE6-9329-1CB585FE06AB at mac.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Maybe our blind lawyer group can help and even file on our behalf
> against Comcast, Apple, TV and cell phone companies, etc.. to make
> all products speakable for us in all areas, menus and sub menus and be
> enabled with voice recognition and take voice commands. They do a lot
> for all other disabilities yet over and over ... when it comes to the
> low vision and blind populations, they turn a BLIND EYE and everyone
> seems to back down from taking on this seemingly highly discriminatory
> practice!
> AND they say ADA is designed to give equal access to all !
> Well then, Let us all get behind and support those who will fight
> for our rights here. Class action or individual, count me in.. This
> could the time for us to be included and maybe rise above being
> thought of as part of a second class citizentry!
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> From: The BlindTechs Network <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
>> Date: January 22, 2008 10:24:23 PM EST
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>
>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
>> Reply-To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>
>>
>> why doesn't the nfb file against comcast or investigate them like
>> they
>> are doing apple for nonaccessible products.
>>
>>
>> The BlindTechs Network
>> www.theblindtechsnetwork.com
>> info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
>> 623-565-9357 (west phoenix Arizona)
>> 480-297-7569 (East Phoenix Arizona)
>> 562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jan 22, 2008, at 7:28 PM, Brett Boyer wrote:
>>
>> I just read your message so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I
>> have a
>> lot of blind friends who are comcast subscribers and from what I know
>> the
>> set top boxes are not very accessible at all. Maybe you could
>> memorize
>> some
>> steps for menus but unless you have someone to help you and write
>> everything
>> down good luck!
>> bb
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "Electronics Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:11 PM
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
>>
>>
>>> Hi there,
>>>
>>> In a couple of days, I will be switching from AT&T to Comcast.
>>> I'll be
>>> getting all three services from them, and the DVR also. I'd very
>>> much
>>> like
>>> to hear from all of y'all who have Comcast as to the eas of using
>>> the DVR
>>> and the general feeling you think Comcast has toward blind
>>> customers; if
>>> any. Feel free to write me off list if you like; or, if you feel
>>> the
>>> entire
>>> group would benefit from your answer, that's fine too. Thanks in
>>> advance.
>>>
>>> Sincerely yours,
>>> The Constantly Barefooted,
>>> Ray
>>> Home phone and fax:
>>> (985)853-0139
>>> E-mail:
>>> rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
>>> Skype Name:
>>> barefootedray
>>>
>>> God bless President George W. Bush!
>>> God bless our troops!
>>> and God bless America
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
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>
> -------------- next part --------------
> Maybe our blind lawyer group can help and even file on our behalf
> against Comcast, Apple, TV and cell phone companies, etc.. to make
> all products speakable for us in all areas, menus and sub menus and
> be enabled with voice recognition and take voice commands. They do a
> lot for all other disabilities yet over and over ... when it comes
> to the low vision and blind populations, they turn a BLIND EYE and
> everyone seems to back down from taking on this seemingly highly
> discriminatory practice!
> AND they say ADA is designed to give equal access to all !
> Well then, Let us all get behind and support those who will fight
> for our rights here. Class action or individual, count me in.. This
> could the time for us to be included and maybe rise above being
> thought of as part of a second class citizentry!
> Begin forwarded message:
> From:
> The BlindTechs Network < mailto:info at theblindtechsnetwork.com info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
>>
> Date:
> January 22, 2008 10:24:23 PM EST
> To:
> Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances < mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>
> Subject:
> Re: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
> Reply-To:
> Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances < mailto:electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>
> why doesn't the nfb file against comcast or investigate them like they
> are doing apple for nonaccessible products.
> The BlindTechs Network
> http://www.theblindtechsnetwork.com www.theblindtechsnetwork.com
> info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
> 623-565-9357 (west phoenix Arizona)
> 480-297-7569 (East Phoenix Arizona)
> 562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California)
> On Jan 22, 2008, at 7:28 PM, Brett Boyer wrote:
> I just read your message so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I
> have a
> lot of blind friends who are comcast subscribers and from what I know
> the
> set top boxes are not very accessible at all. Maybe you could memorize
> some
> steps for menus but unless you have someone to help you and write
> everything
> down good luck!
> bb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
> To: "Electronics Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:11 PM
> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
> Hi there,
> In a couple of days, I will be switching from AT&T to Comcast.
> I'll be
> getting all three services from them, and the DVR also. I'd very much
> like
> to hear from all of y'all who have Comcast as to the eas of using
> the DVR
> and the general feeling you think Comcast has toward blind
> customers; if
> any. Feel free to write me off list if you like; or, if you feel the
> entire
> group would benefit from your answer, that's fine too. Thanks in
> advance.
> Sincerely yours,
> The Constantly Barefooted,
> Ray
> Home phone and fax:
> (985)853-0139
> E-mail:
> rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
> God bless President George W. Bush!
> God bless our troops!
> and God bless America
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
> _______________________________________________
> Electronics-talk mailing list
> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:36:25 -0800
> From: "Mark BurningHawk" <stone_troll at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Fwd: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind,
> and DVR use
> To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <001101c8706e$a3340cf0$4201a8c0 at markea5ff9c354>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I keep seeing this add on TV for a new remote control, "So easy,
> anyone can
> use it." While I haven't researched it, I always chuckle cynically
> and
> wonder if I, a totally blind man, could really use this new remote
> control.
> In which case, what part of "everyone," does not include me, ... and
> how
> much will they pay me not to whine about not being part of
> "everyone?"...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "zz wolfman" <dibona at mac.com>
> To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>; <blindcomputerusers at yahoogroups.com>;
> <blindmoviebuff at yahoogroups.com>; <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
> Cc: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>; <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 10:22 PM
> Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and
> DVR use
>
>
>> Maybe our blind lawyer group can help and even file on our behalf
>> against Comcast, Apple, TV and cell phone companies, etc.. to make
>> all products speakable for us in all areas, menus and sub menus and
>> be
>> enabled with voice recognition and take voice commands. They do a lot
>> for all other disabilities yet over and over ... when it comes to the
>> low vision and blind populations, they turn a BLIND EYE and everyone
>> seems to back down from taking on this seemingly highly
>> discriminatory
>> practice!
>> AND they say ADA is designed to give equal access to all !
>> Well then, Let us all get behind and support those who will fight
>> for our rights here. Class action or individual, count me in.. This
>> could the time for us to be included and maybe rise above being
>> thought of as part of a second class citizentry!
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: The BlindTechs Network <info at theblindtechsnetwork.com>
>>> Date: January 22, 2008 10:24:23 PM EST
>>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
>>> Reply-To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>>> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>
>>>
>>> why doesn't the nfb file against comcast or investigate them like
>>> they
>>> are doing apple for nonaccessible products.
>>>
>>>
>>> The BlindTechs Network
>>> www.theblindtechsnetwork.com
>>> info at theblindtechsnetwork.com
>>> 623-565-9357 (west phoenix Arizona)
>>> 480-297-7569 (East Phoenix Arizona)
>>> 562-219-2309 (Los Angeles California)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Jan 22, 2008, at 7:28 PM, Brett Boyer wrote:
>>>
>>> I just read your message so forgive me if it has been mentioned. I
>>> have a
>>> lot of blind friends who are comcast subscribers and from what I
>>> know
>>> the
>>> set top boxes are not very accessible at all. Maybe you could
>>> memorize
>>> some
>>> steps for menus but unless you have someone to help you and write
>>> everything
>>> down good luck!
>>> bb
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
>>> To: "Electronics Talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:11 PM
>>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Comcast, the blind, and DVR use
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi there,
>>>>
>>>> In a couple of days, I will be switching from AT&T to Comcast.
>>>> I'll be
>>>> getting all three services from them, and the DVR also. I'd very
>>>> much
>>>> like
>>>> to hear from all of y'all who have Comcast as to the eas of using
>>>> the DVR
>>>> and the general feeling you think Comcast has toward blind
>>>> customers; if
>>>> any. Feel free to write me off list if you like; or, if you feel
>>>> the
>>>> entire
>>>> group would benefit from your answer, that's fine too. Thanks in
>>>> advance.
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely yours,
>>>> The Constantly Barefooted,
>>>> Ray
>>>> Home phone and fax:
>>>> (985)853-0139
>>>> E-mail:
>>>> rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
>>>> Skype Name:
>>>> barefootedray
>>>>
>>>> God bless President George W. Bush!
>>>> God bless our troops!
>>>> and God bless America
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Electronics-talk mailing list
>>> Electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/electronics-talk
>>
>>
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