Community Chat

[I am still oxox]

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@Etoile308 wrote:

This what the sent to me on FB.= And my response is below

M&M Performing Arts Company, Inc. Hmm inst that nice and against the ADA laws. I guess people like me will be shut out of your . Its OK HVSF was more that lovely about handicapped accommodation when I spoke to them. I guess I will spend my money else where

Lets see if I get addional comments

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@I am still oxox, I reread your reply to them. Do you actually expect them to want to further communicate with you? 

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@Etoile308 They did and they said nothing can be done so I will take my money elsewhere

[Group 5 minus 1]

Exactly how much money are you "taking elsewhere"?

[Isobel Archer]

I am surprised at the need to "explain" why it is absolutely unnecessary to offer a simple accommodation to get people from the parking lot to the outside theatre site - particularly when the venue, itself, warns people that the ground is uneven and potentially unsafe.

All this emphasis on historic buildings being exempt etc. (which has no relevance to this particular issue) and the need to defend the theatre company for choosing this venue (and agreeing with the venue that it is absolutely not their concern whatsoever that it may be inaccessible) is sad.

[I am still oxox]

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@Isobel Archer wrote:

I am surprised at the need to "explain" why it is absolutely unnecessary to offer a simple accommodation to get people from the parking lot to the outside theatre site - particularly when the venue, itself, warns people that the ground is uneven and potentially unsafe.

All this emphasis on historic buildings being exempt etc. (which has no relevance to this particular issue) and the need to defend the theatre company for choosing this venue (and agreeing with the venue that it is absolutely not their concern whatsoever that it may be inaccessible) is sad.

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@Isobel Archer Thank you I have given up the fight. I have better things to do with my time. I am curious to see if they have a second seson

[I am still oxox]

Thank you to those who replied in kind, and as far as the ones bashing me just for being me. I am sorry that people take the opportunity to belittle others who are just trying to live their best life

[I am still oxox]

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

Exactly how much money are you "taking elsewhere"?

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@Group 5 minus 1 If ifs 10 dollar sor 100 I should be treated the same as any other patron what does the dollar value have to do with it

[Stray]

If a building went up before ADA, they do not have to comply but if renovations are done to a building, then accommodations must be included. If a building is a landmark or of historic value, it is exempt

I don’t know the situation but in our area, the local theater group only rents the space for the time of rehearsals & the production itself. They could find another venue if a large number of people are affected. But, they really have no control over the site. Being, non profit, local theaters don’t have large budgets & probably could not afford golf carts & staff to operate them & insurance. It would be up to the venue to make the accommodations not the theater group.

As I’ve aged, I know my limitations & if I see warnings about accessibility, I just don’t go there.

[Melzie]

The issue is with the venue.  If the performance company is only renting the space they are not responsible for anything in the building and they are correct when they say they cannot help you.   Also, there are exemptions for some kinds of buildings so you should probably talk with someone in that town/city to see if that particular building falls into the exempt category.  It dosen't hurt to ask.  😊

[I am still oxox]

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@Melzie wrote:

The issue is with the venue.  If the performance company is only renting the space they are not responsible for anything in the building and they are correct when they say they cannot help you.   Also, there are exemptions for some kinds of buildings so you should probably talk with someone in that town/city to see if that particular building falls into the exempt category.  It dosen't hurt to ask.  😊

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@Melzie It is not in the building it is outdoor space 

[Isobel Archer]

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@I am still oxox wrote:

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

Exactly how much money are you "taking elsewhere"?

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@Group 5 minus 1 If ifs 10 dollar sor 100 I should be treated the same as any other patron what does the dollar value have to do with it

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I find that response to you extremely offensive.  Is the point supposed to be that only those spending a lot of money are entitled to question this situation? or be reasonably accommodated?