If I’m blind and a local business has signs for the restroom but they are painted and not ADA approved signs, what are my legal options?
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If I’m blind and a local business has signs for the restroom but they are painted and not ADA approved signs, what are my legal options?
Since the signs are painted I still cannot tell which room is which (i.e. the ladies’ or the men’s’ room). As a result, I went into the wrong restroom and was embarrassed. I explained to the business that they needed proper signage or someone could get hurt or, worst yet, in trouble. Plus, the restrooms are not handicap accessable. Is there anything legally I can do?
Asked on August 7, 2014 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
You can report this to your state's (or city's, if your city has a separate one) division or department of civil rights and they may take action to enforce the disability-related laws. From what you write, you would not have a basis for a valid private lawsuit, since you were not "damaged" other than by embarrassment, and the law does not provide monetary compensation for embarassment.
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