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

[Carly Mihalakis]

Good morning, Aleeha,

Right, my sister, AleehaA!
Car
To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain and play with it.”
— Charlie Chaplin



17, 2014, at 6:03 PM, David Andrews via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > To the best of my knowledge, the ADA does 
> require that they provide you with 
> assistance.  You might have to show some 
> flexibility, which you did by calling ahead, 
> but they can't outright refuse you.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > At 12:42 PM 8/17/2014, you 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.
> >
> >        David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
> > E-Mail:  dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org
> >
> >
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