Woman without arms files discrimination complaint against Universal Orlando | WFTV
This is just ridiculous.
This is just ridiculous.
We must recall the poor guy with no legs that was seated in a steel coaster and how that turned out.
Yeah I can certainly understand roller coasters and rides where the restraints are designed to make use of the riders arms to keep them in the vehicle, but what about something like Hogwarts Express?Quite frankly It would seem pretty ridiculous for EVERY ride in universal to have that policy. If that really is the case, then it's a stupid policy and an oversight by universal and shes probably going to win something.
Quite frankly It would seem pretty ridiculous for EVERY ride in universal to have that policy. If that really is the case, then it's a stupid policy and an oversight by universal and shes probably going to win something.
It is the standard policy. Even something like the Hogwarts Express... supposed it lurched to a stop. She could be unable to brace herself, fall and be seriously inured. (And I'm sure she'd sue then too). We called it HUGS - Head remain upright, maintain an upright position, grasp with one extremity (it can be a prosthesis, and able to sustain the motion of the ride. And while she may think she's superwoman, you do it for her and then you'd have to do it for all (otherwise that would indeed by discriminating). All it would take is ONE accident and the park would be in hot water. Now the HE CAN make an exception, but it would require approval from a lead or supervisor.Quite frankly It would seem pretty ridiculous for EVERY ride in universal to have that policy. If that really is the case, then it's a stupid policy and an oversight by universal and shes probably going to win something.
As I replied, if the train came to a sudden stop, she'd be unable to brace herself and could be seriously injured.Yeah I can certainly understand roller coasters and rides where the restraints are designed to make use of the riders arms to keep them in the vehicle, but what about something like Hogwarts Express?
By that standard I supposed she should basically be banned from every form of public transportation as well. What exactly are you supposed to grasp onto on the HE anyways?As I replied, if the train came to a sudden stop, she'd be unable to brace herself and could be seriously injured.
Public transport is a lot different than a theme park ride. On the HE exceptions can be made because of the gentle nature of the ride. But that would literally be the only one. You can check on the online guide. It states being able to grasp in the very beginning of the book, but its not listed as such on the individual ride listing. Every other ride requires being able to hold on, and if no legs, the portion of the remaining legs must reach out over the seat.By that standard I supposed she should basically be banned from every form of public transportation as well. What exactly are you supposed to grasp onto on the HE anyways?
I'm by no means a fan of frivolous lawsuits, however the issue that does stand out somewhat to me is this policy being kind of lazily applied to everyone and every attraction.
I really hope she doesn't win anything. Her lawyer is insane saying they shouldn't make a rule based on appearance of disability. She is basically asking the park ride attendants to make an assessment on each rider with missing arms?