If I understand correctly, Amtrak is "trimming" support services for the handicapped. Am I correct in understanding that handicapped individuals need to contact Amtrak 72 hours in advance for "services." ?Aren't there specific Federal LAWS that would prevent such from happening ?
Couldn't handicapped individuals STRONGLY protest ANY "hinderance" of their use of an Amtrak train ?
I would think that support agencies for the handicapped would be FLOODING Congress with complaints !!
I was flabberghasted when I heard about this. Isn't it a major FEDERAL offense to "hinder" full use of ANY mode of public transportation in ANY way ?
How can Amtrak possibly "get away" with this new "policy." ??
Does Greyhound require 72 hour notification if a handicapped individual chooses to use one of their buses ?
What about the airlines ? Why I could just imagine the "furor" if ANY airline attempted to "impede" the free travel of a handicapped individual.
Are Amtrak's "stipulations" related to handicapped travelers just "minor" inconveniences or may they be "interpreted" as MAJOR by those who ARE handicapped ?
I just got to thinking about the matter today and wondered if anyone else was thinking along the same lines as I was.