From: Liz Quinn Sent: Thursday, 26 November 2009 5:38 PM To: disabdis Subject: Exemption from Discrimination Act To whom it may concern, it appears to be entirely inconsistent with the National Arts and Disability strategy to allow exemption to these cinemas for this time. I appreciate the need for a gradual phasing in order to manage the cost, but surely there should be increased pressure to hasten the process, not allow exemption which will slow down the implementation of the strategy. As a teacher of 3 hearing impaired teenagers in a country community, it is of great disadvantage to these young people's normal development within their peer groups that they are unable to participate in a popular social activity with their friends. Please push for faster action and no exemption! yours sincerely Liz Quinn