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[Beth Taurasi]

On 9/24/2013 5:29 AM, Bob Clark wrote:
> Hello Clifford, Beth, and Sherri:
>
> Out of curiosity, where would you draw the line for your definition of
> a "disability"?  Most people draw the line of what specifically
> benefits them.
>
> When filing for "disability" claims, the Federal government accepts a
> very wide definition of what they view as a "disability".
>
> I understand and agree why Disney drew the line relative to a
> "disability" and why they no longer extend that privelege.   It is not
> about the money: it is about what is equitable and their desire to
> avoid conflict.
>
> Unfortunately, it's my opinion, and only my opinion, that I am not
> tryhing to impose on others, we have become an entitlement society.
> This is a major reason why we have the problems in this country that
> we have.  Everyone is just concerned about their specific interest and
> wants.
>
>            Bob Clark
>
>
> On 9/24/13, Beth Taurasi <denverqueen1107 at comcast.net> wrote:
>> On 9/23/2013 7:50 PM, Sherri wrote:
>>> Cliff, I might not have phrased it quite so bluntly, but thanks for
>>> giving
>>> your opinion. The disability policy was there for a reason and it amazes
>>> me
>>> to think how unaware many people in this world are of other's needs and
>>> problems. Living in Orlando, I am well aware of how much prices at Disney
>>> are jacked up. They are a multi-million dollar company with really no
>>> care
>>> for anyone. I don't think that's the vision Walt Disney had for Disney
>>> World.
>>>
>>> Sherri
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Clifford Roberts" <redroosterroberts1 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 8:44 PM
>>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] read:
>>>
>>>
>>> well , first of all who the hell are you to say the disable are not to
>>> have
>>> that privilege.
>>> that's the problem people like you are so dam ignorant to the fact that
>>> we
>>> need those privileges
>>> tell that to a veteran who is a double amputee, or a person who has a
>>> chronic back problem, sir those privileges are not only for the blind .
>>> they are  for every got dam one who has a disability, may be you are a
>>> person who just likes to start shit and you have no .. life!
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>> I think the company needs to be boycotted, so I'm going to start here.
>> As a former Florida resident, I know how to get free tickets to Disney
>> and that was to sing at Epcot, but we always got the free tickets for
>> the family, not really me.  I wasn't really given as much access to the
>> theme parks for as long as I wanted because those tickets were just for
>> the family and I.  We could have gotten play four days passes, but let's
>> face it, I'm not satisfied with a multimillion dollar company.  And
>> they're going to eventually hurt the disabled, punishing them more than
>> the travel agents they're trying to punish.  So I say we botcott.
>> As for some people who might think blind people should wait in line like
>> everyone else, here's the problem: some of us who are blind have
>> wheelchairs, and some have dogs.  I have a problem with the kids at ...
>> Disney World let's say, petting the dogs.  How many times should I have
>> to repeat myself and say, "Ok, kids, no petting the dog.  It's a working
>> animal."  That's to be done no more than once.  And then you would have
>> an entire crowd staring at me and my dog, if I have one, which thank God
>> I don't because I don't want kids going all, "Cute puppy!"  Yeah, I'm
>> guilty of it too, but the whole thing about cute puppies is that they're
>> not all free puppies.  I could jokingly put the guide dog up for sale to
>> this crowd or I could go to the front and give the crowd less stuff to
>> stare at.  My boyfriend's face, while nothing like the Hunchback of
>> Notre Dame's face which is swollen with deformity, is a beautifully
>> reconstructed form which was done with 39 surgeries to both head and
>> face.  He was born with half the face gone.  It just wasn't there. So
>> they had to figure out how to correct a bunch of problems, and his mom
>> hates it when people stare at him.  Well, so do I.
>> That's why the disabled should have the front of the line.
>> Ande Disney should be boycotted for taking the wrong moves.
>> I'm going to Universal.
>> Beth
>>
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>
The definition of a disability is something that hinders someone from 
working or may pose a barrier to accessing employment or experiences in 
life.  I hope it's basic enough.
Beth