[blindlaw] (no subject)

[stevep.deeley]

The female assistant could whisper in your ear!!
Steve
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Russell J. Thomas" <rjtlawfirm at yahoo.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] (no subject)


> 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
> T: 949.752.0101
> F: 949.257.4756
> M: 949.466.7238
>
>
>
> -----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
> _______________________________________________
> blindlaw mailing list
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> blindlaw mailing list
> blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw
>
>
> -- 
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/597 - Release Date: 
> 12/21/2006
>
> 



-- 
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/597 - Release Date: 12/21/2006