New disability?

[Sifu]

Heard today that those suffering from Paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) are now considered disabled. There are not currently any requirements in the ADA/ADAAG requirements for design of bathrooms to accomodate this disability however there is a portion of the IPA (International Paruresis Association) website devoted to restroom access and design. (I have not yet been able to verify the status of the designation for paruresis sufferers)

 

[mark handler]

There are not currently any requirements in the ADA/ADAAG requirements for design of bathrooms to accomodate this disability

And there won't be

 

[Coug Dad]

And there won't be

I wouldn't bet the farm on that

 

[mark handler]

I wouldn't bet the farm on that

I would, How can you force someone to pee....

 

[Coug Dad]

Quiet rooms, running water, there are ways to address it.

 

[mark handler]

Quiet rooms, running water, there are ways to address it.

Not going to happen

 

[Builder Bob]

Isn't that what they said about segregation, ADA, smoke detectors, arc faults, GFCIs, Man on the moon, etc.etc.

 

[Francis Vineyard]

. . . and sprinklers; http://www.onpointnews.com/NEWS/Appeals-Court-Sends-Shy-Bladder-Case-Down-the-Drain.html

Francis

 

[LGreene]

Wow. Everything I want to type here seems inappropriate.

 

[Francis Vineyard]

Wow. Everything I want to type here seems inappropriate.

Don't be shy; give us a lady's perspective :mrgreen:

Francis

 

[ICE]

Don't be shy; give us a lady's perspective :mrgreen:Francis

Well then she wouldn't be a Lady now would she.

Wow. Everything I want to type here seems inappropriate.

Me too.

 

[peach]

Way back when I was in the military, you'd be surprised by how many "shy bladders" showed up at drug testing time. With time, everyone is forced to pee.

 

[conarb]

But if they too get classified as a suspect class they get those pretty blue things to hang from their rear view mirrors that give them both preferential and free parking everywhere.

 

[Sifu]

While I myself and I'm sure nobody is happy to be heard while...well you know, I don't suffer from this disability so I won't pretend to understand it. I posted this to see if anyone agreed that the possibility exists for future "developments". I guess an honest question would be why classify something as a disability in the first place? If there are no benefits to that classification why do it? If there are benefits, such as funding for research or support groups where would those benefits stop once they begin? Also, once the lawyers realize they have another disability lawsuit they can chase how long before this decision will be made by the courts. IMO classifying something as disability carries a highty heavy load.

 

[mtlogcabin]

I guess an honest question would be why classify something as a disability in the first place?

Usually starts with wanting public to be Aware of the "disability"/problem

Then moves to wanting the publics Attention to the problem

From there they build a following of sympathetic and compassionate individuals who believe something must be done to help the people suffering from this "disability

These individuals then "Evolve" in their believe and now say the affected individuals are entitled and have a right to help with their "disability"

The help could be disability benefits, specially designed restrooms whatever the mind can imagine.

You can put a lot of entitlement programs and attitudes into this same scenario

 

[conarb]

Since alcoholism is a disability, why are we still allowing cops to discriminate against them by throwing them in jail for driving drunk?

 

[mark handler]

Since alcoholism is a disability, why are we still allowing cops to discriminate against them by throwing them in jail for driving drunk?

The ADA does not contain a list of medical conditions that constitute disabilities. Instead, the ADA has a general definition of disability that each person must meet (EEOC Regulations . . ., 2011). Therefore, some people with alcoholism will have a disability under the ADA and some will not.

The ADA specifically provides that an employer may prohibit the use of alcohol in the workplace and require that employees not be under the influence of alcohol. The Act permits employers to ensure that the workplace is free from the use of alcohol and does not interfere with employers' programs to combat the use of alcohol.

EEOC Regulations To Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act, as Amended, 29 C.F.R. § 1630 (2011).

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (1992). A technical assistance manual on the employment provisions (title I) of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Retrieved December 21, 2011

Reasonable accommodation may include, however, allowing an alcoholic employee time off to participate in a rehabilitation program or attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Employers are not required to provide a reasonable accommodation which creates undue hardship for the employer.

 

[Sifu]

Just an "opinion" but it looks like thats the way it starts. Short read but good insight into what constitutes the disability.

www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/letters/2011/ada_definition_disability.html

 

[mark handler]

Just an "opinion" but it looks like thats the way it starts. Short read but good insight into what constitutes the disability.www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/foia/letters/2011/ada_definition_disability.html

A reasonable accommodation would be privacy shields. End of concern.