Invited to speak

[Justin Jett]

A teacher who I work with at the kennel has asked me to come speak to a group of 5th-7th grade students who have seen my posts here on the DISboards. They just happened to be studying Segways as a form of transportation.

The teacher has asked me of I would be willing to do a Q&A session with her kids on Thursday afternoon. She also sent me a few of the questions that they want to ask me:

Why are you so passionate about the Disney lawsuit?
How did you learn about the lawsuit to begin with?

Why do you think they aren’t necessary in certain places?

Would you ban Segways from other places? Why?

Do you not like Segways? Why?

Segs aren’t approved for disabled people…what do you think about them being used in this capacity?

What do you think about the Segs for Vets program?

Segway vs. Ibot

This should be an interesting experience.

 

[TXYankee]

Skip,

That sounds very exciting! I am sure you will do a great job.

Does this mean you you now have your own Peeps?...Or Junior Peeps!

Keep us posted!

 

[Applemomma]

You're famous!!!!! That's great Justin! Should be a very neat experience.

 

[jcb]

Skip,

Your post reminded me that the Justice Department issued a notice earlier this month giving March 2010 as the timeframe for issuing final (revised) regulations on the ADA standards that apply to public accommodations such as WDW.

That date is very flexible.

You can see the December 2009 notice (well, the substance of it at any rate) here:
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=200910&RIN=1190-AA44

The proposed rule from June 2008 is here: http://frwebgate3.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/PDFgate.cgi?WAISdocID=9156607232+1+2+0&WAISaction=retrieve

Page 32-33 of the proposed rule (printed page numbers 34539-40) discusses the Department's thinking regarding Segways in Malls and Theme Parks.

I hope you have a great time lecturing!

 

[DisneyKevin]

I think you are a terrific choice to talk to the kids.

Good luck.

 

[*NikkiBell*]

Very cool, Skip!!!

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

They picked just the right person! It was such a pleasure to meet you and your folks. I can't wait to hear about your experience in the classroom. You are going to be fantastic!

 

[catycatcat4]

Cool

 

[DisneyDaddy-O]

Good luck and have fun.

 

[shellyminnie]

THey couldn't have picked a better person! It was an honor and a pleasure to meet you and talk to you this weekend. Hope to do it again soon!

 

[Bornteach]

Skip- I know your passion for this subject will shine through with the kids.

I can't wait to hear how it goes! I know you will be great!

 

[kab407]

Awesome Skip! Please keep us posted.

It was a pleasure to meet you over the weekend!

 

[adsrtw]

Have fun skip! I think you will do great.

 

[chickie]

I agree with everyone, Skip. I think they picked a great person for the job. You'll be great!!!

 

[cslittle999]

What a cool opportunity. Have fun with it.