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Disabled Woman Shocked by Chair Lift Repairman's Insensitive Language

Anna Sweeney, a woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) who uses mobility aids, shared her experience of a repairman using the term "deadweight" to describe the difficulty of carrying her chair lift. Sweeney emphasized the importance of language when speaking about people with disabilities, stating that disabled individuals are humans beyond their disability. She reached out to the repairman to educate him on the impact of his words, and he was apologetic. Sweeney shared her story on social media, highlighting the need for more mindful language and awareness of ableism.

2 years ago•Source: Yahoo Entertainment

Taylor Swift's Concerts: From ADA Accommodations to Viral Disguises and Unexpected Labor

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6.555 min•2 years ago

Taylor Swift's Concerts: From ADA Accommodations to Viral Disguises and Unexpected Labor

A paralyzed veteran and his wife are calling out Paycor Stadium for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during a Taylor Swift concert. The couple expressed frustration over the stadium's policy prohibiting people with disabilities from bringing their personal mobility aids inside if they didn't have ADA seats. They also encountered difficulties with parking, lack of handrails, inaccessible entrances, closed accessible bathrooms, obstructed views, and unfulfilled promises of wheelchair assistance. The couple is seeking a refund and considering legal action, while urging the U.S. Department of Justice to monitor Paycor Stadium's ADA compliance.

via WCPO 9 Cincinnati