[blindlaw] Discriminating Signs

[Ross Doerr]

Good Morning Leslie:
The research  necessary to determine if your situation constitutes 
discriminatory condutc by the city is something that I am not now in a 
position to do.
However, it is governmental activity - and the true question will center 
around the level of scrutiny that is required - Low, intermediate or strict.
IE:"Can a governmental entity do someting to, or on behalf of, someone 
without their knowledge or consent when it is more likely than not suad 
activity will place the recipient at rish?"
Would American Moslems appreciate having a sign put up at their home stating 
"Arams live here"? What about AFrican Americans, Hispanic Americans, 
Catholics, Protestants etc, etc - the list goes on.
Yes, in my view, they have stepped over a line in doing this.
Good research aimed at Title II of the ADA and the Rehab Act as well as 
other discriminatory legislation. I would also check witht he Human Rights 
Commission in your State to see about getting a legal opinion, and follow 
that up[ with a check on the Statutue of limitations for such civil 
litigation.
I do apologize  for not being able to give you more specific advice, I no 
longer have access to WestLaw or Lexis. You need legal advice from someone 
who knows the specifics of your situation, and is experienced with your 
State's laws and the local regulations.
Sorry I can't help more from here. Best of luck, and if you want to get some 
more specifics on how to approach this situation, give me a an email off 
line and I'll be happy to talk things over. I used to get situations ike 
this on my desk all the time when I worked with the the disability law 
outfitsof two states.
rumpole at roadrunner.com

Ross

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leslie Fairall" <fairall at shellworld.net>
To: "Brian Langlois" <langlois2 at verizon.net>; "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing 
List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Discriminating Signs


> Folks,
>
> This is a sign erected by the town. THERE IS NOT ANOTHER BLIND PERSON IN 
> THE AREA. It is directly across the street from my home. It was not there 
> a week ago. I will be contacting City Hall today and have already drafted 
> a letter. The purpose of writing my original post was to find out whether 
> the sign is legal and get advice on points I need to make when writing the 
> letter. Thank you for answers so far.
>
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