Human Rights Syllabi: Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley

McMaster University

Theme School International Justice and Human Rights

Human Rights and Disability
Human Rights Learning Problems

Winter Session 1998 - TSIJHR 3I03
Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm
OT/PT Building T-16, Room 131 Mary Tremblay

Prepared by: Dr. Mary Tremblay PhD, O.T. (C)
Associate Professor
School of Rehabilitation Science
E-mail: tremblay@mcmaster.ca
Phone: 525-9140, Ext. 27822
Copyright 1998 Canada

Case # 2. Take Me Out to the Ball Game or At Least the Movies?

At work you have a colleague Sean Smith who uses a electric wheelchair. Sean and you have frequently talked about sports and you would like to see more of Sean socially. You would like to ask Sean to go to the Blue Jays game with you, however, since you are both recent college graduates, with large student loans, neither of you owns a motor vehicle. The Blue Jay's games are in Toronto and you feel you need to find a way to get there before asking Sean out. Failing that, you are considering going to a local movie or a pub but again aren't sure how to arrange transportation.

You have never dated someone who uses a wheelchair and you are uncertain about how to proceed. However, you like Sean a lot and want to try this out.

Some suggested issues:

• Have you ever used a wheelchair? Do you understand its strengths and its limitations? Would you like to try to spend some time in a wheelchair? Please check with course instructor, it may be possible to arrange this experience.
• What is current transportation policy in Hamilton?, in Ontario?, in Canada?
• Are wheelchairs allowed in movie theatres, does this policy vary among theatres?
• Failing the movie theatre and the Blue Jays what else could you do?
• Sexuality and Disability: do you want to discuss.

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