You have no idea how quickly the #VA will tell you that #YoureOnYourOwn
I also can’t tell you how it pains me to see it
How bad does it get? Let’s explore-
Anyone following knows I have #amnesia. With that in mind, how often do you think they have to put me in the position of quoting US regulations? (law- 28CFR: § 36.303 Aux. Aids and Services & § 301 36.403 - Alterations Path Of Travel)🧐
If you have #mobility or #memory #health issues, these apply at /most/ places. #ProTip #GoodToKnow ✅it
Want to point out that 28CFR § 36 is what we know of as the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct
§ 36.303 - Auxiliary Aids & Services has #invaluable #PearlsOfWisdom if you have memory issues. it’s a short read
§ 403 - Alterations Path of Travel means what it sounds like for /ALL/ #HealthRelated issues. VERY good to know not only for #wheelchair users, but for those with #atmospheric or #visual related concerns. I’m sure there are a spectrum of others who qualify, as well
Remember- in #MostPlaces
Last one:
28 CFR § (36 subpart C) 36.301 Eligibility criteria.
(a) General. A public accommodation shall not impose or apply eligibility criteria that screen out or tend to screen out an individual with a disability or any class of individuals with disabilities from fully and equally enjoying any goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations…
Keep reading! Basically it’s good to know that the onus isn’t on you to get #accessibility
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#IAmNotALawyer
And I said that I was “quoting“ the law earlier. I think I should’ve used the phrase “referred to“ instead.
I keep copies of the relevant #laws and regulations on my phone.
Still #NotALawyer
Here’s a government link to 28 CFR § 36 (aka the ADA)
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