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From: Joe.Chamberlain@f302.n141.z1.fidonet.org (Joe Chamberlain)
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Subject: Re: DOT & Disabled
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Date: 22 Mar 90 19:42:16 GMT
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 GS> ............. The Department put one caveat on the order : 
 GS> Blind people and some other disabled peole may not be seated in 
 GS> rows with emergency exits.

As a disabled person, I don't think I would want to be seated next to an
emergency exit in the event of a crash.  In the case of such an event,
I don't think the disabled person would get much help but rather would
be crushed under the feet of the others heading for the exit.  In
reality, the chances of surviving an aircraft crash in a passenger jet
is highly unlikely.

 GS>  and prevent
 GS>  airlines from requiring handicapped passengers to be 
 GS>  accompanied by an attendent unless the attendent is allowed to 
 GS>  fly free.

This would mean that quadriplegic could fly without an attendant or
have one fly for free.  Who is going to lift the quad in/out of their
seat.

 GS>  Maurer , spokesman for the federation representing blind 
 GS>  people, said the FAA rule " contenues  a pattern of 
 GS>  discrimination the Department of Transportation has permitted 
 GS>  airlines to carry on for some time 

The Motor Vehicle department discriminates against the blind too.  I
think there are times when it is necessary for the protection of
everyone concerned.
                                -=joe=-

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