My daughter will be 2yrs old and she was born with cerebral palsy, she cant walk or sit. Sometimes I want to go shopping,but I see signs posted outside the stores that say no strollers allowed, no exceptions. So I want to know if even I have a disabled daughter, does that still apply to me? Can they ask me to leave the stroller at the entrance?
2007-04-26 05:55:35 · 18 answers · asked by CAROLINE 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My daughter is also disabled {cp&mr}and I did see those signs when they approach you just inform them that your child is disabled. I even had a hospital tell me during one of her "routine shots" to leave her "stroller" in the "stroller parking" it wasnt a stroller it was a childs wheelchair called a Kid Kart but it looked like a stroller. I dont want to push you into something your not ready for but her muscles are developing and proper positioning is important so maybe you should move her from a regular stroller to a kid kart type wheelchair. It was a hard choice for me to make too believe me and there were times I'd still take the stroller instead of the kidkart. But NO they can not ask you to remove your disabled child from a stroller to enter into their store.
I'll also mention the first time I saw my child in a wheelchair I was horrified and started to cry I knew it was best for her but as a mom you still have that small grain of hope that she will not need one. If they refuse to allow you entry make sure you file on them with better BBB and with your local civil rights department
The biggest thing with my daughter then and now {she is 14 and her disease process will not go away as you know} was making her life as "normal" as I could. And that ment a wheelchair, bed and so forth that would not look like it belonged in a nursing home or instituation, because ppl are going to look regardless and at times dealing with how society looks at you is worse then anything else but I dont care she's my child and I love her every bit of her she's made me who I am today and I learned alot and I no longer question as to "why this happend to me". Anyhow Im going to give you a few links to look at for when you are ready to put your little angel into a positioning wheelchair and I wish you both all the luck in the world
http://www.spinlife.com/Sunrise-/-Quickie-Kid-Kart-Xpress-Pediatric-Wheelchair/spec.cfm?productID=1077&iorb=4764&adv=beyondroi
http://www.themedsupplyguide.com/Reviews/Item25/Kid_Kart_TLC_Pediatric_Wheelchair.htm
http://www.themedsupplyguide.com/Reviews/Item25/Kid_Kart_Xpress_Pediatric_Wheelchair.htm {if this one was available when my daughter was your daughters age I'd have liked this one}
By the way if your little girl is like mine and does not have head control there are other head support units out on the market the ones in the photos are just the "standard"
2007-04-26 06:01:11 · answer #1 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I have a suggestion: Why not call the stores you regularly visit that have those signs and ask to speak to the manager? If you alert the manager to your daughter's plight, he or she will be able to make the employees aware (and might even change the policies) so that not only your daughter but other children with disabilities won't have so much trouble in their store.
I'll bet the "no stroller" thing is in response to shoplifters. You might talk with the manager and see if the store can provide strollers for children with disabilities and a "corral" where you can safely leave your personal stroller.
Best wishes to you and good luck on advocating for your daughter! :)
2007-04-26 06:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by searching_please 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What kinds of stores are these, Ive never heard of this.
Although I will say Gymboree is a nightmare with a stroller, you'd think a kid store would have better logistics for strollers (so I can get to the clearance rack in the back)
2007-04-26 06:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there....the answer is no, it doesn't apply to you. You just need to say "my daughter is disabled, this is her wheelchair/stroller" which should be enought for them to understand. If they hassle you, tell them to read the Americans with Disabilities Act (you are in U.S. right?) and that your daughter is allowed access ANYWHERE and that stroller is her means of access. My 3 year old daughter is severely disabled and I just got her wheelchair/stroller and took a trip to Disneyland. I got hassled by a few people who thought it looked like a stroller and why were we in the disabled line, but as soon as I told them it was a wheelchair, they were nice and backed off.
2007-04-29 12:48:43 · answer #4 · answered by laineyette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There may be a good reason why stroller arent allowed in the store. Could it be to protect what they're selling in there? I would think they would have the right just like not being able to enter with food or drink in a clothing store.
It never hurts to just ask even if the sign does say no exceptions.
2007-04-26 06:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by rebecca d 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very illegal and can cause a discrimination suit - I'm sure they don't want that. I would proudly push my daughter into any facility, mall, store or wherever else I want. If someone tells you to leave, ask for a manager, immediately. If they continue tell them there are disability laws and you will exercise them. So, there. I'm mad and appalled at even the thought of someone doing such a thing - have a good day!
2007-04-26 06:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by downinmn 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
no ithink that in your situation nobody should say a word to you about the stroller... you have no choice! if i went in a store pushing my disabled child in a stroller and they told me it wasnt allowed i would want to speak to the supervisor, the manager, and the owner! its wrong of anyone to say that you cant use your stroller... your child is disabled, its not her fault... if people cant understand that then they should be fired and their businesses shut down!
2007-04-26 07:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by jersey_girl130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's kind of strange to me. depending on what type of store it is it could have something to do with the fire code and with strollers blocking narrow aisles, but if its just a normal store such as in a mall or something they shouldn't be able to do that. i'd ask to speak to a manager and explain your situation and if they don't let up on their rule then i'd report them. best of luck to you and your family.
2007-04-26 06:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by island_chick21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they can't they can't stop you from having a stroller either, you should call the disabled person agency and report them. They can get fined for doing such things
2007-04-26 06:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by eeyore6838 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
i dont know but maybe it's time to get your daughter a chair rather than a stroller
just as a toddler learns to walk it's time for your daughter to learn to use a chair
if you cant afford one or dont have insurance there are plenty of charities that donate chairs just ask her pediatrician or physical therapist they should have the info you need
2007-04-26 06:05:03 · answer #10 · answered by squeaker 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋