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(JD) · Feb 13, 2009, 01:26 AM

Thanks all!

I did take a copy of the DOJ bulletin on the expansion of the Section 504. When I went in he didn't even look at me, didn't face me when he spoke and outwardly denied that he had denied me entrance the day before. When I "forced" the papers into his hand, he said that he's with Homeland Security and it doesn't apply to him, that I'd have to contact the Homeland Security Office.

Once again HE punched in information and gave me the paper number ticket from the machine. (This is a privacy issue, imo, but a side issue at this point. The machine is in the foyer for public use, so you don't have to state your business, just go to the machine and select it and get a number for that person.) As it turns out I waited 1 1/2 hours for the wrong person, and had to wait more.
I became ill with a migraine, and Caleb barfed during the wait too.

ANYWAY, I decided to dispense with the minions and I wrote my CONGRESSMAN! I included the name of the officer, since I had a chance to read his full name on his badge this time. I also included that his attitude was arrogant and how he "happened" to have listed me for the wrong person. I included something else I can't recall right now... but the lady behind me told me what he said since I had missed it....and it was important to include.

I guess he might have been flaunting to his buddies about my claims but found out he WAS wrong that day...and couldn't stand that a white female would be right. So he took it out on me (his ignorance) two days in a row. DOH!

I told the Congressman that I wasn't at this time filing a Title III violation complaint against the guy. hint hint. But you know, when it comes right down to it, my not having the witnesses names means it's his word against mine. I choose my battles. It isn't with him.

I asked the Congressman to consider having Congress demand the Section 504 rewrite be REWRITTEN completely as it is still too confusing and ambiguous for federal employees to understand. LOL well, maybe not quite in those words.

I sensed my duty to do this, as it's too difficult for so many disabled people (especially hearing impaired) to articulate AND have the energy to follow through. That's what I do. (I.E. I'll go to a particular restaurant that may have refused a deaf person with service dog... and go eat there even though I don't really want to... go there with my dog so that I may help educate the owner. I sure hope enough people are educated by the time I can't speak with them about it!!! LOL Anyway, usually after being kicked out by the police I receive an apology by the owner and a free meal!) (No hope for police? rofl) OK I'm digging in deeper here. LOL

Thanks again for sharing the ride!