Need Help Getting Disability Accommodations

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I would also make a copy of the bill, the exact statute of limitations showing that applies, and your argument as to why the suit should be dismissed. Some courts follow the law, some don't. Hopefully the venue you are in does.

Not sure how much of a help this is, but I contacted the head honcho in Idaho's system, and she said you should contact the "trial court administrator" for the courthouse in your county.

That person is supposed to know the ADA and what they can do to accommodate someone with a disability.

A directory of courthouses is available at:

http://www.isc.idaho.gov/courthse.htm

Should you get no help there, then try contacting the person I did at (208) 334-2246. This was the Administrative Director of the Courts for all of Idaho...but call her AFTER you get no help from the head honcho of your local courthouse.

Also, you can go and put your entire case in writing and hand that to the judge rather than speaking. It would summarize your points (already paid, statute of limitations) and include copies of any proof that you paid already. If you feel it is necessary, go ahead and start by explaining briefly about AS and how stress could overwhelm you in court and so you felt presenting your case in writing was a safe way to be sure that the judge would get the meat of your case with no confusion or misunderstanding.

The reason why the interpreter may have given you a bit of a blank stare in regards to cognitive/developmental disability accomodations could be due to the implication that it's meant for mentally challenged people. Since you probably don't appear to be mentally challenged, she could have thought that you were overexaggerating and don't really 'need it'.

Idaho Aspie,

First of all, WHY do you need an interpreter? You appear to at least read and write English OK. If you can't speak, FORCE them to allow you to accept written, and accomodate you. The ADA DEMANDS it!

Mediation is NOT an option unless the PLAINTIFF accepts it, or it has been spelled out ahead of time.

Second, the courts are setup for ONE reason! To help LAWYERS! Judges are merely LAWYERS in a different spot. I, as you, tried to get a judge to drop a FRIVOLOUS case that was past the statute of limitations. They REFUSED! I brought it up to the attorney, and THEY claimed the SOL was for the START of filing, and that they were thus "timely"! I EVEN argued that one bit of evidence was clearly outside the SOL! The lawyer said that the last bank took so long that it was 2 days from being affected. They ACTUALLY used the word "timely"! I wish I never responded to that stupid letter, etc...

What I suggest you do is:

1. Get a copy of the cancelled check, FRONT AND BACK! KEEP ALL originals.
2. Get a copy of ALL bills from them before and since the receipt of the check, for at least a few months, or a few copies, whichever is longer.
3. Get a copy of acknowledgement of receipt of the check, from them. If you have none, push them to give you one. Use the above proof, if needed, to secure one.
4. If possible, get a statement from them showing what you owed, and when, before and after "service".

If you get #3, their case is DEAD! If you get 4 and 1, their case is DEAD! Any other combination is at least a good start to defend your case.

Your basic defense may well hinge on that check though. I wish you the best of luck.

where in the heck do you live? Near Boise or up north.

I live in Idaho

This place is really backwards when it comes to accommodations. I am amazed when I go to the mall. Most of the stores are not ADA compliant.

AspieIdaho seems to be trying to play the disability card too much. I assume AspieIdaho has aspergers and is not non-verbal. Therefore, has no need for these accommodation he or she wants.

Just do what 2ukenkerl wrote and problem is solved