the books print is getting smaller. I am struggling trying to read the text. I have visual aids that assist me with my studies, but I am getting more migraines & pain from the eyestrains. There was a time when I could get my textbooks in large print or on tape. But unfortunately, they don’t do that any more. As a result of all of these changes, I am struggling in school & my GPA dropped to a 3.0. My goal of graduating w/ high honors are slipping away. This has become very stressful & I am contemplating dropping out of school b/c of all of the pain that I am in from the headaches & eyestrains. The college that I attend is doing all they can to assist me with my studies. My question is, do I have a legitimate lawsuit against the publishers for not providing me with print than is easier for me to read? There is handicap parking for those who need it. We have buildings that are easily accessible for those who are wheelchair bound. Why aren’t there textbooks that are easily read?
2007-11-10 08:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You might want to do a search online for places that sell large print textbooks. I'm not sure you can actually sue publishers for providing normal sized text though, as a lot of readers prefer the normal sized text. You could always suggest that they do more large print publishing-suing them might be a costly process that won't really give you much satisfaction.
In my opinion, you might be able to improve your sight with a diet filled with foods that are good for the eyes. These can include carrots, tuna, garlic, squash, blueberries, and grapes. I find these all will improve your condition more if you stay away from cooked meat and just eat fish, fruits and vegetables. Fruit and veggie juices are good too.
Below are a few websites-the first is an example of a website you can order large print books from. The second is a list of foods you can eat to improve your vision. The third is my blog on being on the raw food diet-coincidentally, it's in a big font (to make it easier on my own eyes lol)
Hope they help :)
2007-11-10 09:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by kim s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel for you and I'm sorry to hear all the struggles you are having in your pursuit to education.
Unfortunately the publishing company is under no obligation to publishing text books with larger text. However, you may have a claim against the school under the ADA (not a very strong claim, unfortunately).
The school must make reasonable accomodations so long as they knew of your disability when you enrolled. They should provide you with photocopied textbooks with enlarged print. I'm sure you and the school can work something out.
In any event, DON"T GIVE UP! You've come so far. Talk to the school, work with them and try to figure out a way accomodate your circumstances.
Unfortunately you have no claim against the publishers. Good luck!
2007-11-10 08:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by akbar hakimbisatrkhandeep patel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume that you've gone to the optometrist and been prescribed corrective lenses? If so, then I don't think that you have a leg to stand on. If you have a legitimate disability, then your professor should be aware of your condition, as well as your parents. If you wait for the world to swoop in and coddle you, and all you had to do is inform someone of your problem, then you're merely waiting to file a frivolous lawsuit. As for handicapped parking, it's reserved for persons that are SUPPOSED to have difficulty in either walking certain distances, or wheelchair patients that can't walk at all. I wouldn't place you in the same category as they are, since I'm almost certain that you're able to run a 9 minute mile without breaking a sweat. There are no federal guidelines for font size, however, there ARE corrective lenses, surgeries, etc. If it's repairable, it's not a handicap, it's an acute condition.
2007-11-10 08:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You do not have a case. Special considerations for handicapped people were created by laws. There are none that require publishers to use large print.
You should be able to get magnifying glasses or a projector that shows the text on a screen.
Is there a society for the blind in your area? If so, they may know where you can get reading aids.
2007-11-10 08:52:57 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well u cant sue them just for the sizes
u can suggest them to make it bigger
by sum help of ur college u can suggest the publisher to print it big
2007-11-10 08:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by lunatic spikey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋