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A Blind Theatergoer's 'Hamilton' Lawsuit Aims Spotlight On Broadway Accessibility (npr.org)
submitted by clandestinewarrior
Marconius 3 points 6y ago
It is always frustrating when it requires a lawsuit to make a major media production consider inclusivity and accessibility. I was able to force the Curran theater here in San Francisco to offer audio description when they re-opened early this year, and was able to get that done through a lot of persistence and eventually alerting the mayors office of disability to what was going on. Once the mayors office was CCed on an email, things definitely started moving right quick.
rkingett 2 points 6y ago
Unfortunately, companies and otherwise will continue to outright refuse accessibility. It is a shame when there are many cost effective solutions out there that could save them a ton of money in the long run
-shacklebolt- 1 points 6y ago
Good.

Sometimes lawsuits become the only way we get meaningful progress towards inclusion. I hate that it so often comes to that, but appreciate those willing to deal with the shit (and often the scrutiny and scorn from people who don't understand) that is an accessibility lawsuit.
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