From:	Bev Watson 
Sent:	Wednesday, 25 November 2009 2:11 PM
To:	disabdis
Subject:	Cinema Exemptions

I write to express my disappointment and dismay that such a suggestion might even be 
considered.

People who are deaf, hearing impaired, vision impaired or blind have the right to enjoy 
opportunities to attend cinemas as do other members of the community.  The provision 
of captioning, text and audio description means access to this form of the arts is 
equitable.

In my work role, I am continually working to enhance the opportunities for people with a 
disability and I consider this proposal as counter productive to promoting inclusion and 
participation of people with a disability.

As a person with a disability, I wonder what exemptions will be sought next.  Don’t 
worry about putting in ramps or lifts, because people who use wheelchairs never go out 
anyway!!!!!

Let’s not be complacent about this.

Cheers,

Bev


Bev Watson
Rural Access Worker
Hepburn Health Service
Daylesford Community Health Centre
P. O. Box 465,
Daylesford, Vic. 3460