[SportsandRec] an ADA question

Sat Apr 6 14:47:57 UTC 2024

Then the dots would just be gone next time.  If you are suggesting creating an actual templet with holes that line up with the buttons that would be a different matter.

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From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kelly Thornbury via SportsandRec
Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2024 10:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] an ADA question

It wouldn’t be “sineage” in that it’s just an overlay you would take with you when you leave the machine.  
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> On Apr 6, 2024, at 08:21, Gaston Bedard via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Bill.
> I forgot to mention that the Accessibility Policies should be posted 
> for everyone to see and read.
> Over here, the Accessibility Policies were posted on the bank website, 
> but not inside the bank branch.
> And, the bank employees did not know they existed.
> Not even, the two bank managers.
> 
> Which means, the Accessibility Policies were not implemented.
> It also means the staff was not well trained.
> I did keep the emails.
> gaston
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> Of Gaston Bedard via SportsandRec
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> Cc: Gaston Bedard
> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] an ADA question
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> 
> Hello Bill.
> I feel your frustration.
> Just a few ideas.
> I worked out in a local gym for 11 years, and the machines were as 
> they were, mostly for the sighted.
> I ended up memorizing the buttons, knobs, stick here and flat screen there.
> One suggestion.
> There is a sticky rubbery substance that will form a dot or bump when 
> it dries.
> Most sticky dots and bumps fall off after awhile.
> 
> Another idea.
> Speak with the president or supervisor of the INCA, where you are 
> working out.
> Get it down in writing, by email.
> 
> Then, you may want to email and speak with the INCA head office .
> It is good to have it in writing.
> Therefore, email communication is a great way to get positive results.
> 
> Recently, I received my banks accessibility policies by email in the 
> Word format.
> I had requested accommodation due to my blindness and deafness.
> The 2 bank managers didn't seem to know what I was talking about.
> I finally got the documents after 5 months and 20 emails.
> The bank head office is now following up on my complaint.
> 
> I can email them to you, if you like.
> Gaston
> 
> 
> 
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> From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of bill kociaba via SportsandRec
> Sent: April-06-24 8:23 AM
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> Cc: kociabafitness at gmail.com
> Subject: [SportsandRec] an ADA question
> 
> Happy Saturday to you all!
> 
> Thought I would see if any of you have had a similar situation and how 
> much success you had in resolving it.
> 
> I am currently training at the local YMCA and asked their "wellness 
> director" about attaching a few "dots" to one of each type of cardio 
> machine to get past the touch screen problem.  The stair climbers and 
> ellipticals have actual buttons for speed and elevation but the quick 
> start function is on a touch screen.  There is usually someone around to help me get started
> but that's not the point.    I haven't heard back from her as of yet but am
> thinking she just blew me off as its been a couple of weeks.  I don't 
> like pulling the "blind card" and saying, "you have to. It's the law." 
> But would like to have my facts if I have to.  I realize a privately 
> owned gym like a planet Fitness or La fitness might be able to say 
> they are a private club and  Blah, blah, blah. But wondering if a YMCA 
> being more of a comunity/public facility  might be some what different.
> 
> Any help on this one would be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Bill
> 
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