Yes, but to the eyes of J.Q, Public who is already resentful about the
ADA or who thinks the ADA goes too far, this chair is "the Answer."
It's like putting a bandaid on a crack in Hoover Dam, and hoping the
crack doesn't get worse.
I'm sorry Kat, but I am more cynical than you.  I think when and if the
chair gets approved, you'll see a lot of talk about repealing the ADA.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kathleen Salkin
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:56 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: IBOT

Well, I see your point, but I honestly don't think the IBOT would render
the ADA useless.  There are far too many kinds of barriers to make it
obsolete just because the IBOT can clamber over curbs and stairs.  Also,
remember that it's quite expensive, and not many private insurance
companies and HMO's would pay for such an costly piece of equipment if
other alternatives are availiable.

Kat

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