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Tokay grad files claim over Grape Bowl accessibility
A Tokay High graduate with a degenerative bone disorder has filed a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act over access at Lodi's Grape Bowl stadium.
Jeremy Hixson, who graduated from Tokay High School in May, filed a claim against city of Lodi employees, the Lodi Unified School District and the Lodi City Council on Friday.
"The adaptations should have been made a while ago," Hixson said. "They should have put the changes in earlier."
The freshman at University of the Pacific suffers from Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a condition that makes bones extremely fragile. He has suffered more than 30 bone fractures in his life and is confined to a wheelchair. He said his experiences with injuries have made him cautious about placing himself in unsafe situations.
His claim said the city of Lodi ignored the ADA mandates and hasn't made reasonable efforts to make the Grape Bowl compliant.
For the full story, please see Saturday's News-Sentinel.

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citizen wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:52 PM:
educator wrote on Nov 20, 2009 11:07 PM:
Good thing he didn't need a defib at Lodi High. "
Whoa Nellie! wrote on Nov 20, 2009 10:16 PM:
Yeah You- fyi... the Grape Bowl was built way back in the 40's long before anyone had even thought of the ADA. "
veritas wrote on Nov 20, 2009 9:02 PM:
yeah you wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:18 PM:
lodidian wrote on Nov 20, 2009 8:11 PM:
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