[Blindtlk] a sincere appology, and a possible discrimination case.

[Ericka Short]

Wausau WI, right?  You did the right thing as long as you didn't blow your 
cool at the guy and was direct when you called.  IF you asked for shoppers 
assistance, then he should have helped with no questions. I have never had 
this happen to me in Kenosha in years.  Why don't people understand that 
just because you came with a  sighted person doesn't mean they are your paid 
assistant? I go some places alone, sometimes hitch a ride with a friend 
going to the store anyhow, and never ask for help from the sighted person. 
They go on their merry way getting their own things.  If I need help from 
someone I ask staff. That's what they are paid for! How busy can a store be 
at 3 am in the morning?????

Ericka
-----Original Message----- 
From: Michael Capelle via blindtlk
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:42 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] a sincere appology, and a possible discrimination case.

Hello NFB!
I am coming to you to first of all, appologize for my bitterness.  For those
who know me, I was very bitter about the NFB and its practices.  After this
weekend, and my experience with another organization, I realize, that nfb is
where I belong.
Please see the following incident that did happen to me this past week.



> Hello all.
> I would like to discuss an incident which occured this past wednesday.
> I called a local grocery store, crossroads county market at or about 3:00
> A.M. I spoke to a gentleman, curtus, and asked if I could obtain shoppers
> assistance in an hour, as I am totally blind, and just needed a few items.
> He said that he would assist me, and to come on in.  I called metro cab,
> and was transported to the store.  When I arived, curtus was at the
> counter, and stated to the manager, ryan, that I was here, and he was
> going to help me shop.  Ryan immediately stopped him, and told him that I
> needed to bring in an assistant.  I immediately told him, that I don't
> just have assistance, and that they had helped me shop in the past.  He
> said yes we do have people that help us, and that if i can't bring in an
> assistant to arange one for later in the day.  I told him impossible, and
> he stated that he has handicapped friends who bring in assistance all the
> time.   I told him, that I am not his handicapped friends, and restated
> that they have helped me in the past, again, he said, his manager, ryan
> aiers told him that they are not to help us, and that we needed
> assistance.  I was outraged, and proceeded to call the Wausau police
> department.  After officers arived, and spoke to ryan, he told them that
> they are understaffed, and they again can not help me.
> The officers were very kind, and offered me a ride home.  Ryan told the
> officers that I was still allowed in the store, as long as I brought an
> assistant.
> Under the ADA, I believe there are clauses that protect our rights, and
> outline certain things a store must provide to blind persons?
> Do I have a case in regards to discrimination?
> Thanks.
> Mike.
After posting this to the ACB lists, a lot of people supported my side,
while the majority said I deserved it, that I should of prepared better, a
lot of people over there were just very rude, and really offended me.
I felt they just stood on the side-lines, I know the NFB stands up for what
we believe, and that is what I am looking for in an organized movement.
Thanks,
Mike.


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Ericka J. Short
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