Hello All-

 

Prior to the holidays, Lisa poised a question if any type of advocacy could be done by explaining to local theaters, etc. that staff is an accommodation for the person receiving services and therefore should be able to attend with the person without paying admittance.

 

Out of curiosity, I contacted the corporate office of Cinemark in Texas and posed this question. They do voluntarily provide this accommodation to the caregiver (DSP) in Ohio. (She did point out, though, this is not considered an accommodation under Federal law, but something Cinemark offers voluntarily in Ohio.) She shared all employees at the theaters have gone through extensive training and understand how to process payment and issue tickets to caregivers.

 

***This is what the theaters need from the provider:  Identification of proof the DSP is a paid caregiver. It can be in something as simple as a letter (note) that is signed.

 

 

“Knocking one barrier down at a time for people.”

 

Jan Dougherty

Manager, Community Supports & Development

89 E. Howe Rd. | Tallmadge, OH | 44278

Phone:  330-634-8171| Fax:  330-634-8871

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