As a disabled American (and Provo resident), I have to say that the actions of this guy are offensive. Most of the disabled people I know would agree. Many of the special accommodations that disabled people can require are not very well known, but in my experience, most businesses happily comply with them if one is patient and willing to explain. A few of my requirements are unusual and I have sometimes had to bring a letter from a doctor to get the business to comply, but the majority of businesses do so at that point if not before.

Despite having medical conditions affecting my mobility, lifting capacity, vision, and hearing, I have found that nearly all businesses will do what they can to meet my needs. But the law requires REASONABLE accommodation. I have great difficulty walking, but not riding a bike. I have NEVER asked a store to allow me to bicycle inside. Rollerblades are probably not much safer for either other customers, or the user.

I hope this guy gets fined or otherwise in trouble for this stunt. It's an abuse of process, and an insult to those of us who have to live with our disabilities and DON'T use them to extort others, or get absurd amounts of special treatment.

mom wrote:
How could anyone know that using in-line skates is a disability aid? This does not seem like a reasonable accommodation unless he actually informs people of the reason he uses them.

The store is among many others who ban skates to prevent accidents when they run into other customers.

The skates are a bad idea. But we need to find out if the owner of this store and his employees are legal.

Why isn't anyone wondering why a Latino market is needed in Provo. Isn't Albertsons good enough to get beans and rice?

What is American coming to?

Nope, he doesn't have a job. He isn't disabled, and yes, he is doing it for the money. MOOCH!!!



I DON'T PITY THAT FOOL!

micarpir wrote:
this is guy mooch for money. if he got hit a bus and got hurt. i think he should ride a skate. you should ride a wheelchair or a walker. i guess forgot one rule in every building is no skateboard or rollor blaze inside. so i think he try to get people felt sorry so can get lot of money. so if i was the judge i throw the bbok at him.

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TALK ABOUT A DISABILITY!!

I think that was an attempt at English, but it is hard to tell....