Handicapped players playing Pokemon.

[UzumakiNaruto]

I have High functioning Autism. And I play and teach Pokémon. I'm at the Rochester Hills, MI league which Mine is Cooler is talking about. I'm the one that's 30 that can pass for 18. =p Hey no one can every guess my age right.

 

[Ash_Ketchum]

Correct

Is this even legal? Isn't it a code violation to not have handicapped access to all bathroom facilities? Very strange.

Yes it is and if that happened again it should have been reported to the organizers. Education is the only way they can learn how to deal with persons with disabilities and correct the problem in the future.

Keith

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And the judge just lets people yell at their opponents?

Mine would kick me out.

That is pretty awkward, though.

I can't think of any handicapped players at my league...

The truth is some people don't know how to deal with a person with a disability. They don't want to do the wrong thing and get sued or have the person become violate. The best thing to do pause the match to talk with the person parents/guardian and see how to handle the situation. They would know better how to deal with it and avoid any problems.

Don't be surprised that there may be some (Hidden) in your league and you wouldn't know it just be looking at them.:biggrin:

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One of my best friends that I bring to Pokemon events was born with only one hand. Does this qualify?

It sure does...:thumb: You would be surprised at the list of disabilities there are,some you wouldn't think of.


In case you're thinking. Yes I am a disabled person (visual impaired) and have been playing for years. At first they didn't know what to make of me, but now they know me they have no problem and don't mind me taking more time and making mistakes. I'm in a great league (Rockville)..:thumb:

 

[cursedchidori]

yeah jason u probly dont no this about me
but i hav adhd,odd,mild autisim and a speech impedement

 

[Mach]

All we have in my area is one JR player with a speech impediment.

 

[TheDoctor]

So I'm considered handicapped/disable because I have back problems, slightly color blind, not-so-great hearing, depression, below-average eye sight and slight speech difficulties?
Just curious and I'm not being a smart alec.

 

[Tagrineth]

Aspergers syndrome here..

 

[homeofmew]

I personally have nerve damage in my back do to a car accident I was in (November 2006) *for those who remember I was rear ended by a cement truck*
I take meds for it, but in general it still hurts (less of course with the meds)

I am in constant pain in my shoulders and lower back.
the only time I don't feel it is when I'm sleeping.

Anyway I can't run/walk/ or stand up for long periods of time without being in extreme pain. (usually doesn't come into play in pokemon since you sit down most of the time)
[the pain is less noticeable sitting down/ not by much xO]

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note:
I understand for anyone who knows me that you really can't tell i have back issues because I rarely complain about it, but I assure you it hurts. when it comes down to it i am in constant pain, sitting standing, w/e. it has gotten better over the years just not when I have to stand in one place. (it's even better walking because for some reason putting weight on one point seems to be the problem)

 

[ilikegengar]

I've seen people at our local/area tournaments in wheelchairs, walkers or walking with a cane given a preffered seat. We just route their opponent to their set table. As mentioned earlier, this happens too at US Nationals. Just happy to help anyone that loves the game to play the game.

At leage we try very hard to be patient with all players. Many just never seem to get the game. They don't improve much in their play, but we league leaders work with them, give them pointers, sometimes pair up the better players to play a game against them giving helpful pointers. I don't know if these players are mentally challenged or just bad at card games, but they keep returning and we're happy to have them. I think Pokemon draws a wide range of players. We too lose too many kids once they hit junior high.

 

[Black Mamba]

There's a 13/14 year old boy at my league who has Asbergers and maybe another social disorder I think... he used to be really quiet and withdrawn, but we've always been trying to include him, etc. at league and he's really progressed a lot, which is supposedly helping him be more social at school as well.

 

[kwisdumb]

I'm not sure how much information I want to disclose, but I regularly play with children and adults with various level of disability, and it's a joy. I'm glad to see that this thread has been kept positive and I'm especially glad to see that there are so many disabled players not afraid to talk about their disability and feel welcome in the PokeCommunity.

 

[cloud9]

We used to have a excelent player at our league with Cerebral palsy. He used a cardholder for his hand and needed help shuffling his deck. I was very happy each time I could help him as he was a very polite and appreciated the help. He was a really great player and almost won every local tournemant and prereleases and grew as one of the greatest and most respected players at the whole league.

Unfortunately, he stopped playing after someone stole his deck lying in his backpack hangind on the backside of his weelchair. I find this morally disgusting and cant believe how someone can steal from someone with such an disabillity.

 

[smacktack15]

I have a question that may eb off topic but, it may not:

Can people with very little - zero vision play Pokemon? I would assume someone that has extremely bad vision can only read brail so are they allowed to play in Pokemon tournaments? If there are any or if any ever join Pokemon, will PUSA make cards that have brail on them?

Any answers are appreciated. I personally don't know a severly blind person but, the types of questions like this one make me curious.