[daniel562]

ive heard of this thing u can do when u go some were and say if : u can see ur self in the mirror or theres no soap in the dispearncy.

that ur intitled to compensation like a 1,000$$$ for this and thing like that
n so ive gone to local lounge for cocktails an there even isn't a handicaped stall

i have to myy cath in the open

were can i find a attoney or legal help to get my reparation check f*@king bar

[The Black Sheep]

daniel562, on Nov 10 2009, 06:06 PM, said:

ive heard of this thing u can do when u go some were and say if : u can see ur self in the mirror or theres no soap in the dispearncy.

that ur intitled to compensation like a 1,000$$$ for this and thing like that
n so ive gone to local lounge for cocktails an there even isn't a handicaped stall

i have to myy cath in the open

were can i find a attoney or legal help to get my reparation check f*@king bar

I recently renovated some office space and before we were able to do any sort of construction, we had to get permission, along with the guidelines for building in compliance to code. Unfortunately, if the building is beyond a certain age, it doesn't have to be handicap accessible. They use the term "grandfathered" when property is old enough that it doesn't have to meet current code. Check with the town code enforcement building and ask whether it needs to meet that code. They might be able to force the lounge to modify it's bathroom, doorways and other areas. I'm not sure about the legal compensation though. It's a sucky situation when a public place is not accessible, but it doesn't entitle anyone to $1000. It's not fair, but that's a really harsh penalty and it's not deserved. If anything, it would take away from the construction to fix the bathroom.

When we put a divider wall into our office space, I was told by code enforcement that if we did any modifications to the building, we'd have to make ALL the modifications to meet handicap code. One of the issues was our bathroom, which is really big. He insisted it wasn't handicap accessible because it was missing the support bar by the toilet. I insisted it was accessible (being handicap and all). I literally had to show him I could easily get in and out, and transfer to the toilet. I wanted to slam the door in his face, but anyway, code officers can be real sticklers. If you report the lounge to a code enforcement officer, they will almost certainly address the issue and try to get them to change they're handicap accessibility.

This post has been edited by The Black Sheep: 10 November 2009 - 07:55 PM

[Hapahowlee]

Yeah, I don't think you can get any compensation for your issue. It really does depend on the age of the building. Also, even when a new facility is built, it seems most only do the "minimum" ADA requirements.

My husband has a difficult time getting into the bathroom where he works. It's handicap accessible, but the door is too damn heavy to open. He works for a home improvement warehouse, so he brought it to the attention of the manager who told my hubby to check out the cost to get an automatic opener. Well, he did and the paperwork just sat on the manager's desk. I contacted the EEOC to see what could be done, but for right now we don't want to rock the boat. Coworkers are usually around to help him down to the restroom if need be.

We've been to restaurants that had really crappy handicap bathrooms and wether it's a large chain or just a small mom & pop place, we complain. Sometimes we've gotten our meals free and with one large chain, they sent us gift certificates to their sister restuarant that had the same type of bathroom!!!! Pretty aggravating.

I don't think you need an attorney, just make the owners aware of your situation in a respectable way. You really can get more flies with honey than with vinegar. I don't get loud unless, I'm dealing with a total moron who just refuses to see the problem.

The most my husband got was a total interior car cleaning when he had an accident in a bar/restaurant that wasn't accessible. The owner agreed to pay for the cleaning of his seat and then some. It was about an $80 job.

This post has been edited by Hapahowlee: 10 November 2009 - 07:02 PM

[The Black Sheep]

I agree with Hapahowlee, definitely address the issue with the manager or owner of the bar. That's probably your best bet. I was at Sears once a couple years ago and their ramp to the sidewalk was right in the middle of the "pick up" parking area. There was always a car in front of it, and I asked if there was any other entrance to the sidewalk on that floor. 3 months later, there was. I might not have been the only person that said anything, but it helps everyone if you give constructive complaints.

[edlee]

Don't expect any compensation,, unless you are a lawyer, of course. I've read of one that makes his living going around the country suing places that don't meet code. He is also in a wheelchair.

His compensation comes in because when he wins a case he asks for and is usually granted, his fees as an attorney, as part of the settlement,,,,, even if they don't fix the problem.

In a way, I resent it,,,, but if it gets the public's attention to the need,,, well,, maybe it's all right.
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