tarkus
I'm just here for the ride
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- Feb 28, 2006
Chuck S said:But the state of CA did give you a drivers license based on the fact that you exibited competency behind the wheel of your car...you had to pass a test. A rose by any other name. Simply because you would carry a certificate that you passed and completed a Segway safety course would not make the state liable any more than they are liable if you have an auto accident. Actually, I think insurance is also a great idea, I didn't know they'd write a policy for Segway use. I wonder why it is illegal to require folks to show proof of insurance or self-insurance to use it in public places...we have to in order to get a car license & tags. Unless Segway theft is a poblem, insurance rates could be highly discounted for those that complete a safety course. There are a lot of changes that could be made to the ADA to make it both more protective for the disabled and easier for public venues to determine who is and is not using a device for medical/mobility issues.
As another poster said, service animals in training have to be identified with special vests. Most service animals also have special harnesses and grip handles, easiliy identifying them as a trained service animal when they are "on duty." It is pretty easy to tell an "in service" animal from a family pet.
and that may or may not be so. But until then it's the law.
You are now reaching for an excuse for Disneys disregard for the law. I can't count the number of times I've read in this thread the the reason to ban Segways for the disabled is Disneys inability to control the scooter situation.
Or the ever present, without any point of fact, Segways running wild.
Sorry, Disney is out of compliance on this.
I made it thru Newark Airport this morning and not a person was killed, mamed or even bumped.
and there were more people in a tight space then Main Street at parade time.
I also find it offensive that anyone would even imply that any American should have to carry ones "papers" with them at all times just in case.
I would assume you would want the Disney renting scooter riders to carry the same info.
and those in wheelchairs........
and.........