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Originally Posted by XaulZan11
Do you need a step stool to drive or does it just help?
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My wife uses a walker. Does she need a handicap tag for the car or does it just help? Ramp or stairs? FRC does allow for ramps for wheel chair using drivers. If a wheel chair user can stand for a 2:30 match does he/she "need" a ramp? ADA says yes and FRC provides one. Perhaps they can provide a 9" step stool for any students less than 5'.
The question is not to define "need" vs. "help". The question for FRC how do they define "disability". The GDC has often said that where there is no specific definition in the rules, we defer to the dictionary definition. The ADA redefines "disability" as an "impairment". In my opinion, the 4'11" tall girl playing Stronghold is visually impaired as compared to the average 70" tall male student. I suspect that most head refs would agree - but I think the GDC should draw a definitive line in the sand that levels the playing field, not open for abuse and is
consistent from arena to arena.