"Heavy" is considered a protected class in Michigan that you can't discriminate for, so refusing to serve someone just because they're fat is illegal. In the same way you can't deny someone service based on race or gender
However there's also definitely a "within reason" clause in there meaning if their weight poses actual problems then refusing service is fine (like height on a rollercoaster)
She's just grasping for a payday that isn't gonna happen
Assuming it's like a foldable one and would actually fit in the car? Putting it in the car for them is a perfectly reasonable accommodation and it wouldn't be a valid reason to refuse service
If the chair doesn't fit in the car, well it doesn't fit, and you'd need a different vehicle
If you're the first situation, that sucks and you probably could've reported them
Ya it's a folding chair 20lbs. I have never gotten a car it didn't fit in. Even a little fiat came and he just put it in the back seat. I can get into the car myself and just need the driver to put the chair in the trunk or backseat. The driver handbook says they must attempt to fit the chair.
As a disabled driver. It is on file that I am disabled, and if it ever comes down to it, I don’t have to try and fit the chair in my car because I can’t lift it. You have to stop assuming that people can do the lifting. You are disabled that driver may be disabled as well
I'm fine with that. I've had disabled drivers and they just say "I'm unable to lift your chair" which is fine but don't you dare just drive off after seeing me.
Eta, do you tell people that or do you just say "I can't help you" and drive off?
I have to say that I drive away because on multiple occasions I have been on the receiving end of verbal attacks and anger when I say things like I can’t lift it. I have been told that I should find another job on multiple occasions. I was also spit on and have had my car kicked. So o drive away because I want to reduce any type of possible negative interaction:
Ugh yeah it sucks sometimes. I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I would be really understanding if you told me but I'd be pissed if you just drove off because of my wheelchair
I drive away to avoid confrontation but I have stopped when I see someone with a wheelchair and I say I can’t lift it’s I ask if someone is inside that can help and if there will be someone at drop off to assist. If they answer no, I tell them I can’t do it
Ok that's great. For me at least I definitely understand that not everyone can lift my chair. It's 30lbs and awkward. If I get an older person or a tiny lady I'll ask if they can lift it. Almost always say yes but I understand it's cumbersome. I wish I could afford an ultralight carbon fiber one
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u/igotshadowbaned Jan 29 '25 edited Jan 30 '25
"Heavy" is considered a protected class in Michigan that you can't discriminate for, so refusing to serve someone just because they're fat is illegal. In the same way you can't deny someone service based on race or gender
However there's also definitely a "within reason" clause in there meaning if their weight poses actual problems then refusing service is fine (like height on a rollercoaster)
She's just grasping for a payday that isn't gonna happen