Vince, your rights are being violated. Get a tape recorder and record a 24
hour period (even a video camera would record audio), and then take them to
court.

Dana and Gillis, the wonder Service Dog
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http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Styx/5326

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On 04/27/1999, at 10:30 PM, VC wrote:

>Hi Everyone,
>
>I've been lurking here for some time, reading some great information and
>advice.
>
>My name is Vince Cleniuk and for all of my 33 years, I've had CP
>(spastic diaplegia).
>It's great to find a mailing list with so many people who've experienced
>some of
>the same things I've been through.
>
>There are so many people on this list with great attitudes.  I wish I
>could have
>that approach more often.  But lately I've run into some obstacles --
>other people
>with harsh discriminatory biases.
>
>Don't get me wrong, my entire life I've encountered people with poor
>opinions of
>disabled persons.  In every other occasion, I didn't let it sink in.
>This time is
>different.
>
>In this new apartment building, my next door neighbors are vile.
>They're an
>older couple who apparently resent me for my handicap.  They've invited
>every other new neighbor over to visit, and not me.
>
>I've heard them shout at me (as I pass their door) things like "You have
>no right to be here." and "You sure know how to take advantage of the
>system."
>I won't mention the vulgar things.  On 2 occasions I confronted them at
>their door.  In public, they deny all.  If I hadn't confronted them at
>their
>door, I wouldn't have seen them.  I'm very tempted to put their names
>here for everyone to remember.
>
>I've spoken to a lawyer who helped me put in formal complaints about
>their
>behavior with the apartment management.  But after that, even he said I
>might
>be forced to move.  Moving is O.K. except it took me a long time just to
>find this apartment.  It's the only one that comes close to being
>accessible.
>
>It feels like I'm stuck.  I'd be very greatful of anyone's advice.
>
>
>Regards,
>
>Vince