Mueller Lake Park Outdoor Amphitheater
Violated by City
RECEIVED Fri., Dec. 10, 2010
Dear Editor,
Re: “Tone Deaf” [News, Dec. 3]: I would like to comment on your story and share my experiences.
I am a person with epilepsy who was previously given a ticket by an Austin Police officer called to the scene of an intersection near Highland Mall.
Another citizen witnessed me having a seizure and decided to call the police, because during the course of that seizure, I attempted to jaywalk in my semiconscious state.
When he arrived at the scene, however, rather than providing first aid, the cop ticketed me. I was at fault for having epilepsy!
The city also sold my name and contact information out to companies for a quick buck.
Although I do not own a car, was not driving at the time of the incident, and there is no way I legally can drive a vehicle, the city gave auto insurance agencies and other similar companies access to my contact information!
I felt violated by the city. When I appeared before the City Council judicial committee to attempt to obtain retribution for this mistreatment and ask for the firing of the police chief (incidentally where I had another seizure), they did not do anything.
APD's abuse of people with disabilities goes well beyond the deaf community.
Please continue investigating this. I want accountability and justice. I do want APD leadership fired.
Re: “Tone Deaf” [News, Dec. 3]: I would like to comment on your story and share my experiences.
I am a person with epilepsy who was previously given a ticket by an Austin Police officer called to the scene of an intersection near Highland Mall.
Another citizen witnessed me having a seizure and decided to call the police, because during the course of that seizure, I attempted to jaywalk in my semiconscious state.
When he arrived at the scene, however, rather than providing first aid, the cop ticketed me. I was at fault for having epilepsy!
The city also sold my name and contact information out to companies for a quick buck.
Although I do not own a car, was not driving at the time of the incident, and there is no way I legally can drive a vehicle, the city gave auto insurance agencies and other similar companies access to my contact information!
I felt violated by the city. When I appeared before the City Council judicial committee to attempt to obtain retribution for this mistreatment and ask for the firing of the police chief (incidentally where I had another seizure), they did not do anything.
APD's abuse of people with disabilities goes well beyond the deaf community.
Please continue investigating this. I want accountability and justice. I do want APD leadership fired.
Robin Orlowski
