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U-M Should Adjust Stadium for Disabled
Detroit News
Editorial Rebuttal
By Michael Harris, Executive Director
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America
November 30, 2007
The November 16 Detroit News editorial's assertion that the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America is being used by stadium renovation opponents trying to prevent skyboxes at Michigan Stadium is not only insensitive and highly offensive, it is also grossly inaccurate ("Keep feds out of U-M stadium").
If The News had taken the time to examine the United States Department of Education's comprehensive report on disability issues at the Stadium, it would have seen that our concerns were initiated in 1997, a decade ago, long before the university developed plans for skyboxes.
Our point of view is simple -- the law required the University of Michigan to accommodate disabled fans so they may enjoy football games like any other fan. We think that is the least a taxpayer-funded university, particularly one where the stated "top priority" is "diversity," should do.
As for skyboxes, if the university wants to build a luxury hotel and spa along with the boxes at the stadium, we will not protest, as long as they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as the law requires.
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$3,000,000
A truck driving recklessly and at an excessive speed strikes our client. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries.
$2,875,000
Medical malpractice involving general anesthetic of a young child during surgery. Our client suffered severe and permanent brain damage.
$2,700,000
Our client's vehicle was rear-ended by a bus. Our client suffered a Closed Head Injury (CHI), coma condition, internal bleeding, and spinal trauma.
$2,200,000
An explosion occurred while pumping gas. The explosion was caused by the gas station. Our client suffered major burns.
$2,150,000
Our client, a young girl, suffered electrical burns resulting in permanent scarring.
$2,000,000
Our client died as a result of multiple injuries caused by a car accident.
$3,000,000
A truck driving recklessly and at an excessive speed strikes our client. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries.
$2,875,000
Medical malpractice involving general anesthetic of a young child during surgery. Our client suffered severe and permanent brain damage.
$2,700,000
Our client's vehicle was rear-ended by a bus. Our client suffered a Closed Head Injury (CHI), coma condition, internal bleeding, and spinal trauma.
$2,200,000
An explosion occurred while pumping gas. The explosion was caused by the gas station. Our client suffered major burns.
$2,150,000
Our client, a young girl, suffered electrical burns resulting in permanent scarring.
$2,000,000
Our client died as a result of multiple injuries caused by a car accident.
