[blindlaw] (no subject)

[Russell J. Thomas]

Some years ago, I read an article about an experimental machine that would
speak to you when you were playing black jack or other games on a machine.
However, I have heard nothing about that lately.  

As far as table games are concerned, it might be difficult to provide an
assistant.  For one thing, it would be difficult to have the assistant tel
you what you had in your hand without disclosing your hand to other players.


However, it is quite achievable to provide  an assistant to play on a
machine.  I am not aware that this service is offered, although since when I
go to Las Vegas I am always with my wife or friends, I have never asked.

Mens rooms are a favorite subject  with me.  I think so much emphasis has
been placed on wheelchair accessibility that the blind have been ignored.
I find restrooms, especially large ones, very challenging.  I was recently
at the Marriottt at Los Angeles Airport and couldn't figure out where the
sinks were to wash my hands. 

In many of the big casinos in Las Vegas, there are security personell  in
the restrooms.  These people have offered to help me many times.  

So long as the bathroom is accessible, or barrier free, I know of no law or
regulation that currently requires anything more.


Russ Thomas,

Thomas & Associates
2532 Dupont Drive,
Irvine Ca 92612
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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Dennis DiBona
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 8:59 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] (no subject)

I am researching the issue of equal access for  the low vision/blind  
person wishing to play  poker in a casino yet due to the disability   
needing a reader in order  to level the playing field so he/she can  
play along with regular players.  What does the law provide?
Also , restrooms in all casinos are very different and many are very  
user unfriendly. Are there any regs by law that casino operators must  
have in the restrooms to assist the blind to get in and out with some  
ease?
If not, why not? Even a rail to guide the blind along the walls to   
and from the  commodes and sinks would at least make it somewhat  
easier yet allow for a bit of dignity?  What are the heavy duty laws  
on this issue?
Thanks.Dennis
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