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Re: Teacher Who Let Students "Vote Out" 5-Year-Old Boy with Asperger's Syndrome Gets Her Job Back

Meaghan — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:50:01 GMT

As a kindergarten teaching assistant to children with disabilities of all ranges, this is absolutely disgusting. Honestly, the woman has to be one of the most horrific people I've ever heard of in my entire life. It's sickening.

Re: Illinois Residents May Now Report Disabled Parking Fraud Online

D. Shorts — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:45:13 GMT

This law providing for easy acces for persons with disabilities is deeply flawed. It is unenforceable,since there is no practical provision for monitoring. the stores will not monitor it because they don't want to offend their customers. The police will not monitor it because most violations occur in private parking areas. It ends up as a privileged parking area for inconsiderate people. I see violations wherin all the reserved parking area users are plainly not disabled, unless being over-weight counts.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Loretta A. Woods — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:10:43 GMT

In my opinion Abercrombie and Fitch is going overboard. They have a right to employ only those who look attractive in the clothing they sell, but if the employee is attractive, as she appears in the photo, she should keep her job and/or be able to sue. People need to get used to looking at an prosthetic arm or hand. If a particular customer is immature enouch to be bothered by having to see the limb, he or she should make an excuse and leave momentarily, then come back and look for another clerk. The supervisor who sent the clerk to the back room should be suspended and sent to be educated on dealing with people who have physical handicaps.

Re: Illinois Residents May Now Report Disabled Parking Fraud Online

Nanal — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:48:01 GMT

I think Ollie makes a very legitimate point about the burden of proof. If making a complaint becomes too easy, I think we're asking for trouble !..........peace and love......Norma

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Marty Ball — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:43:11 GMT

Definitely a case of predjudice. Sue their ass off.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Shelley Bereman-Benevides — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:07:09 GMT

It would have been bad enough if they had refused to hire her in the first place due to her different ability, but to pull a trick like this AFTER THE FACT!!!!!!???? I never did like this sort of shop becasue they are so eliteist, but this is is just oo much. I hope she gets what she is asking for in her law suit and more!

Re: Teacher Who Let Students "Vote Out" 5-Year-Old Boy with Asperger's Syndrome Gets Her Job Back

Robyn — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:06:04 GMT

As an educator and an Autistic patient, this is disgusting. How any person, let alone a teacher, could do this to a 5 year old is beyond me. This woman needs to get out of her profession, immediately, and let the people who care about their students take over.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Carol Braden-Williams — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:53:27 GMT

It is absolutely apalling that in the 21s century an American company would allow it's management to act in this manner, let alone condone it! After I heard about the first law suit in 2004 I vowed never to enter an A & F store again and I certainly would never again purchase anything from them for myself or my two daughters. I also refuse to buy anything with the Abercrombe & Fitch label even if it is second hand. Ms. Dean should be awarded everything she is suing for and more and since Abercrombe & Fitch obviously hasn't changed their prejudicial policies they shouldn't be allowed to stay in business. Why would anyone who knows about these atrocities shop there? It's so wrong in so many ways I can't even believe anyone would be in agreement to work for such a company. Riam is a beautiful girl and I am sure she can find a better job working for a company who appreciates her for her abilities. Sincerely, Carol Braden-Williams http://www.SilverTrove.etsy.com

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Janine — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:45:14 GMT

Very interesting, any person either born with a deficiency or disabled because of car accident is entitled to reasonable accomadations. As a disabled woman, I had to learn about these after becoming disabled at 36, thru no fault of my own such as Riam.. There is a website you can look at to see about these accomadations. That website is jan.WVU.edu/job/index.htm. This website is helpful in explaining all of your rights as a disabled woman/citizen! I hope this helps!

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

volaine — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:24:39 GMT

Yes, A&F is going overboard with company policies that discriminate against a person who has a disabiolity. Isn't that illegal? If not, it's tacky and cruel. I'll never shop there.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

steve0413 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:27:38 GMT

Be careful. Have any of you bothered to hear or read the other side of this story? Remember there are always two sides and we shouldn't prejudge until we've heard both sides. I have read the other side's story and it sounds very feasable. Also, even if Ms Dean's story is accurate, do we really want to work at a place like that? Do we really want to tell privately owned business how to run their business? It's like us being told how to run or home, etc. I am the father of a double amputee but I believe it's FAR more dangerous for the government to tell businessess how to run their business than it is for A & F to descriminate against someone whom they may think could have a negative effect on their sales whether they are right or wrong.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Mary Martin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:08:47 GMT

I hope she wins her suit and then some. I wish a jury would award her more. I don't see how she can't win. I think A & F s behavior is despicable. What a lovely young woman and so glad she's not just laying down & taking this disgusting treatment.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Allie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:52:57 GMT

How this young woman was treated is beyond outrageous. If A&F has the sense god gave even a grasshopper, they will settle quickly and generously. For her sake I hope they do; for the rest of us, I hope it goes to court and they get (another) good trouncing.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

Madeline Case — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:52 GMT

Yes Abercrombie and Fitch did go too far. With my disability, I can't stand for long periods. I don't have any artificial limbs, that require me to have prosthetics, but it's I known and understood that employers can be very unaccommodating even though in their employee handbooks also claim if any accommodations are necessary, something can be done.

Re: Clerk Sues Abercrombie & Fitch, Alleging She Was Banished to Stock Room Because Her Prosthetic Arm Didn't Fit Retailer's "Look Policy"

William K — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:02:21 GMT

Island of misfit toys We post ourselves here like damaged goods in a second hand flea market for forgotten souls We think ourselves less of our imperfections for like these toys no one will have us We are cast aside in all things to be forgotten and silenced by their little boxed world Like a lapper colony we flee in the night to find our own kind that can tolerate the very sight of us But we are so wrong in doing this fatal act as if we should be embarrassed as once I was Look past what you see as pity and you will see the great admiration they have for us all For in the light of day they see us shine and we are stronger then they feel of themselves It is not pity they cast a glare but fear showing their frailty and ignorance if they could even cope They know not of our world and no shoes do they have or want a mile to walk In this place I found the best of us and the best of me In this place, this island of misfit toys © William Elisha Keeney IV Blood on a stone 2008