From:	AMIE O'SHEA 
Sent:	Wednesday, 25 November 2009 4:38 PM
To:	disabdis
Subject:	Submission in response to application for temporary exemption under DDA 
section 55

To whom it may concern:

We feel that the application made for a Temporary Exemption by Hoyts
Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village Cinemas and Reading
Cinemas is inappropriate and undeserved.

It makes me sad to have to argue for the realistic possibility of going
to the movies with family, friends, children or partners. Please note
that the proposed exemption would affect not only people who are Deaf,
hard of hearing, legally blind or vision impaired but also any of their
hearing and sighted friends and family.

In our opinion the exemption goes against the spirit of the Rudd
Government's National Arts and Disability Strategy, the principles of
access for all and is just plain unfair.

We like to go to the movies and hope that this exemption will not be
approved.

Regards,

Amie O'Shea and Melanie Pritchard