On (18 Oct 95) James Harding wrote to Warren King...
-=> Quoting Warren King to Bob Lantrip <=-
 WK> This is one of the hardest problems to solve with using the
 WK> wheelchair. I have had to just establish a good relationship at one
 WK> station so that they would recognize my car and come out to give
 WK> service.  I remember going to 10 different stations one morning last
 WK> winter when it was cold and rainy trying to get served!  Flashed the
 WK> HP hanging card and watched the attendants pretend the didn't see me.
 JH>  Something should be done about a Low-life business like that!
 JH>  I wonder if the ADA has had any one bring up "Gas Stations" Etc.?
I know that it was discussed and the transportation industry as a whole
were among the biggest opponents to getting the ADA passed at all.
 WK>   Ended up having to find one that at least had a roof
 WK> over the pumps and get out and do it myself.  Those islands
 WK> make it very difficult.  Had to punch the buttons using the end of
 WK> the gas nozzle.
 WK> Regards, Warren
 JH> I know the feeling!
Had to stopp at that same station yesterday because I didn't have enough
gas to get home.  The attendants still would not come out, even though
the weather was a beautiful 70+ degrees and the sun was shining.  I
think that management has policies to restrict them from coming out to
avoid robberies.
Warren
... Born crying, live complaining, die disappointed.
--- PPoint 1.96
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