Downs Syndrome Person Stopped From Trampoline Park

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8 hours ago, *Wallace* said:

I think he just missed the word child out.

No, they referred to ""Downs Syndrome Stopped From Trampoline Park" in the title of the post and then "A Down syndrome " in the actual post. Pretty bad IMO.

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Yes very true but I did say I think didn’t notice the title until it was pointed out wonder if OP will return to explain ?

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Just now, *Wallace* said:

Yes very true but I did say I think didn’t notice the title until it was pointed out wonder if OP will return to explain ?

It's not just the title though, the same is repeated in the actual post so I don't think it's an error on their part other than a very unfortunate or uneducated way of referring to people with Down Syndrome. Maybe the OP will respond. 

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Hope so it would be helpful.

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9 hours ago, HeHasRisen said:

I mean, calling someone "a Down Syndrome" is pretty disrespectful in itself.....

Agreed.

 

I’ve edited the OP

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On 29/03/2024 at 08:13, HeHasRisen said:

I mean, calling someone "a Down Syndrome" is pretty disrespectful in itself.....

I agree…..

 

 

I hate labels there is no need for it in this modern society !!!!!!…..

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On 29/03/2024 at 08:13, HeHasRisen said:

I mean, calling someone "a Down Syndrome" is pretty disrespectful in itself.....

Do you know it wasn’t that long ago when they would lock certain people in rooms…..

 

 

The parents should push on the matter that they couldn’t take part….

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On 29/03/2024 at 09:15, ECCOnoob said:

It is, there has been stories about this before with people doing the usual 'compo faces'. 

 

For the venues, it's a liability issue. The reason many of them are seeking a waiver or some kind of GP letter is because those persons with downs syndrome conditions are more likely to also have cervical spine instability which means they could face a far higher risk of sudden fracture of their neck compared to a non disabled person.

 

Discrimination and being singled out is one argument but equally there's the arguement of liability, safety and protection of the venues.  

 

Another situation where  people need to look beyond the headlines before they get their frothy mouth outrage.  

I would have hoped it was obvious this was the reason but well, maybe not sadly.  
We can’t have it both ways.  If an organisation is likely to be sued if they allow a person with disabilities and an associated higher risk of injuries to use their service, then we have to accept there’s a price for that in the form of medical evidence/waivers etc.  

 

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9 minutes ago, redruby said:

I would have hoped it was obvious this was the reason but well, maybe not sadly.  
We can’t have it both ways.  If an organisation is likely to be sued if they allow a person with disabilities and an associated higher risk of injuries to use their service, then we have to accept there’s a price for that in the form of medical evidence/waivers etc.  

 

It's actually in the terms of the contract, though there might be a separate argument, as to whether it's necessary;   Derby Oxygen Free Jump's website a couple of days ago
I'm guessing the condition has been added following a series of news items over several years.   

Can I Jump With a Medical Condition?

If you’re fit and well enough to jump, go for it.

If you don’t know for sure, the best person to answer this question is a doctor or medical specialist.

If you have a medical condition that may affect your ability to jump safely on a trampoline, ask first and then write the details on your waiver.

If you have a pre-existing injury or disability we may require you to bring a signed doctor’s note to confirm it is safe for you to participate in the session.

Down Syndrome – we require a signed doctor’s note to confirm participation for each visit.

Covid-19 – if you’re showing symptoms or have a positive test result, do the right thing.

 

Boy with Down's Syndrome was told he couldn't use the trampoline park without a doctor's note   MEN 2017, so quite some time ago.

 

Trampoline park emergency calls revealed  BBC 2017

Ambulances were called to trampoline parks in the UK more than 300 times in a year, figures obtained by BBC 5 live's Daily programme show.

The figures showed:

Flip Out Stoke had the highest rate of call outs amongst the trusts
Paramedics attended 17 times in 109 days - once every six days - following its opening in December 2015
Oxygen Freejumping in Southampton, which had 200,000 jumpers in the last year, has the next highest callout rate: 13 call outs in 114 days - one every 9 days
Air Hop in Guildford, which has about 300,000 jumpers annually, had 39 call outs - an average of one every nine days (assuming it was open for 365 days).

 

A completely different company, but you can understand why responsible operators should take H&S seriously

Pair fined after 11 customers broke backs at Flip Out trampoline park     BBC 2024

Two men who ran a trampoline park where 270 people were injured - including 11 breaking their backs - have been handed a community order and a fine.

An inquiry was launched after medics at the local A&E raised concerns over the number of people needing treatment after visiting Flip Out in Chester.