[NFBWATLK] Renting a car as a blind Washingtonian

[Ellen Farber]

Zipcar may be an option. I'm not sure of all the details, but they tend to
have fewer requirements than typical car rental companies.

On Mon, Jun 17, 2019, 9:46 PM Judy Jones via NFBWATLK <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi, Noel,
>
> The whole time we were in WA before, we had no problems.  A couple of our
> moves, we were able to rent moving trucks we paid for, with a driver, this
> was once in 1991 and 1993.
>
> When Jada turned 19, she got her driver's license, and at that time, I
> believe Enterprise would rent to drivers under 18, but the insurance was
> high.
>
> Judy
> “Embrace the day with its mercies and blessings.”
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK [mailto:nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Nightingale, Noel via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2019 4:53 PM
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> Cc: Nightingale, Noel
> Subject: Re: [NFBWATLK] Renting a car as a blind Washingtonian
>
> In the 1990s I had to file a complaint with the U.s. Department of Justice
> for a rental car company to let me rent a car using a licensed sighted
> driver who was in his 30s.  Scott LaBarre represented me in that case,
> which resolved in my favor.  I did not have to deal with a young driver
> issue, though.
>
> Noel
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBWATLK <nfbwatlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamal Mazrui
> via NFBWATLK
> Sent: Sunday, June 16, 2019 5:52 PM
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> Cc: Jamal Mazrui <jamal at empowermentzone.com>
> Subject: [NFBWATLK] Renting a car as a blind Washingtonian
>
> In the state of Washington, can a blind person over 21 (with government
> ID), rent a car that would be driven by a driver who is 18?  The driver has
> a license from New York.
>
>
> A brother of mine, who is also blind, will be visiting for a few days this
> summer, along with his son, who has a NY driver license.  If possible, I
> would like to rent a car, e.g., from SeaTac airport, for which I would pay
> during their visit, but which would be driven by my nephew.
>
>
> Based on web searches, it seems that one has to be at least 21 to rent a
> car in Washington.  Although I have not done so myself before, I recall
> that, under ADA, a blind person, who is otherwise qualified, can rent a
> car.  I do not know, however, what conditions must be met for the driver of
> the car.
>
>
> Any clarifications or links would be appreciated.
>
>
> Jamal
>
>
>
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