Re: Cinema Snacks?
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Re: type 2 and the five two diet
November 12th, 2013, 3:42 pm
re. Cinema Snacks
I am a lawyer (Professor of Equalities Law) with Type 2 .
Under the Equality Act 2010, All service providers are required to make 'reasonable adjustments' to allow disabled people to make use of their services.
Unreasonable adjustments would be if the cost was excessive, or if it would damage a fundamental aspect of the service.
Taking alternative snacks to the cinema could not be said to cost the Cinema anything, (as you wouldn't buy and eat the stuff they do offer) nor does it damage the fundamental nature of the service.
Take what you think is appropriate, if any problems ask to speak to the manager - preferably to one side away from the cinema queue. Explain you are disabled with diabetes, and that a requirement of your treatment is to regularly snack on low glycemic products - such as nuts (or whatever you take), and not to drink high sugar content drinks.
Explain that the Equality Act 2010 requires them to make reasonable accommodation for disabled people to allow them access to their service (i.e. watching films).
By this time - any manager with any sense will say "Go on, and I will speak to the staff about ensuring access with food for diabetics"
If the manager has no sense, state that you will bring a claim for disability discrimination under section 6 and section 29 subsection 7 (the requirement for service providers to make reasonable adjustments) of the Equality Act 2010.
Even a manager with no sense will generally let you in by now. If they don 't, leave the cinema without making a fuss and file a discrimination claim at the County Court.
all the best, Stephen
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