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

[Lauren Merryfield]

Yes I think you have a case of some kind especially when he insisted that all blind people have presumably 24/7 aid support i have run into people who insist that i have someone who lives with me and serves as an aide  

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> On 17 Aug 2014, at 10:42 am, Michael Capelle via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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