Normally, you hear about Disneyland (in California) and Disney World (in Florida) being one of the happiest places in the world. I couldn’t believe it the other day when I heard on the news about Disneyland being sued because they wouldn’t let a woman with Muscular Dystrophy into their park because she uses a Segway to get around.Â
After thinking about it for a little while, I remembered seeing a woman on a Segway at the airport, probably about 5 years ago or so. At that time, Segways were not as widely used as they are now so, while it seemed odd, I really didn’t give it a second thought.Â
I am kind of shocked at Disneyland because Segways are covered under the ADA as a device that people can use to get around just like a scooter or power chair unless the park (in this case) can prove that it can not be operated safely. How will they prove or disprove this? I am not really sure . The point is that I can not believe that the Disney corporation is seeming to be so unfriendly and unaccommodating to their patrons.
What do you think of using a Segway as a mobility device? Do you think Segways should be covered under the ADA?
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