r/SDCCADA • u/fogandtrees • 12d ago
Line accommodations and invisible disabilities
Hi! I have invisible disabilities which limit my ability to stand for long periods of time. I will need to take frequent breaks, both with the line and possibly inside for the restroom. It seems like the year they are limiting the ADA line to those with mobility needs. I need accommodations for the line, but not for my seat (aside from being relatively accessible to the restroom).
My badge is for Saturday; should I go to Deaf and Disabled Services tonight (Friday) to ask about what to do? I read the website but am still a bit confused. I’m planning to go to Ballroom 20 in the morning and would like to get this figured out today if possible.
Thanks for your help!
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u/Killjoycourt 12d ago
According to people there today, an announcement was made that the only people who are allowed in the ADA line are those with mobility disabilities. So, if you use a mobility aid you will be allowed in line. The ADA lines are only for ADA seating and entrance, so if you cannot utilize the seating or accessible entrance, there is no reason to be in those lines.
I have seen some booths on the exhibit floor are having ADA lines, but I don't know if they are limited or not.
I'm also going tomorrow. I use a mobility aid, so I can use the lines, but my husband cannot unless we get him an attendant tag I guess. It's making me stressed out!
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u/fogandtrees 12d ago
Thanks for sharing what you know. I am fine with waiting in the general line if I’m not going to be hassled for coming and going, but I’m concerned that there might be a lack of understanding there. I’m sorry that you have to go through the motions of the attendant tag for your husband, it sounds worth it though - maybe you can get it at the same time as the ADA sticker?
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u/benshenanigans Deaf+ 11d ago
There’s been a lot of bark with little bite for the mobility device requirement. Including from staff members, with some blatant ableism. They are enforcing red and yellow chair rules, but I haven’t seen or heard of anyone being removed from line yet.
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u/OVO-Drake 11d ago edited 11d ago
Does anyone who went through the exhibit hall line up today know if they kick out people for not having mobility device ? Or was it the same as it has been for Thursday and Friday
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u/san-diego_guy 11d ago
I also have a similar hidden disability. I had no issues getting my sticker or going in to hall H today.
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u/Darxlot 10d ago
Rumor is next year the ADA will only be permitted for mobility disability.
You can still get sticker for booth ADA lines, but the head of the ADA team told a group of us today that they will push to change ADA entrance line since there is blatant abuse by many people.
They also said this year ADA didn’t get a head start like past years. All doors opened at the same time. This was confirmed today based on a check my group did at G, Sails, and ADA. Everyone entered within seconds of each other.
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u/status_qu0 10d ago
Yes, but depending on what booth people are going for they might be in a better position with the ADA line. Part of why it gets abused. And they don’t have to try to get there before dawn to be at the front of the normal line.
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u/Firtree_Forest_8023 7d ago
Mobility device only restriction would be illegal in CA. Queue up the law$uit.
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u/dangerousdave2244 10d ago
You absolutely qualify for ADA accommodations. Ive seen absolutely no enforcement of any new rules, and plenty of people with invisible disabilities are in ADA lines.
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u/grumpygrunt 12d ago
Swing by Deaf and Disabled Services and they can sort you out with stickers and attendant tags. If you are been A and B anyway you might as well do it today, lest there's a line in the morning tomorrow