I had to use my version of the Tommy Tippy Cup, and tuck it in the seat next to me to keep it from spilling. I was fortunate in that I could cheat by minimally using my feet and legs. Had I not had this ability, I would have been stranded many times in public restrooms, and trying to get in and out of buildings. The purpose of this article is not to give you great legal insight into the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Pub. My point is much simpler.
Life is full of surprises.
Thank God there are laws out there that are supposed to make doors to public buildings wide enough, public transportation accessible to everyone, and employment available to capable individuals who can work as well as anyone with a few reasonable accommodations. Having been in those shoes, I do not think the laws go far enough, but hopefully, our profession will do everything we can to make sure the laws are enforced and people with disabilities protected. Ellen Nolan is an attorney with the Department of Social and Health Service Division of Child Support in Wenatchee. She is also the WYLD Trustee for the North Central District. The mission of the Washington State Bar Association is to promote justice and to serve its members and the public.