On-Line Only Offers

mynameistallulah

antrobus wrote: »

But how can someone have no access to the internet as a result of their disability? And if their disability was such that they could not access the internet, surely they would similarly be unable to access the telephone, or any other form of communication?

Are you suggesting that those with a disability are less likely to have internet access than others? If so, what do you base this on? Alternatively, if you are referring to an individual, do you not think that someone so very disabled would have a carer?

antrobus

mynameistallulah wrote: »

Are you suggesting that those with a disability are less likely to have internet access than others? If so, what do you base this on? Alternatively, if you are referring to an individual, do you not think that someone so very disabled would have a carer?

No. But that's what the OP appears to be suggesting, hence why I asked the questions.

mynameistallulah

antrobus wrote: »

No. But that's what the OP appears to be suggesting, hence why I asked the questions.

Sorry antrobus, I had meant to quote the OP!

Voyager2002

Rufus42 wrote: »

Does the practice of offering additional offers / savings for on-line users dicriminate againist people without internest access or the disabled who have difficulty in using the internet.

The 2010 Discrimination Act and the EU directive refer primarily to access as in physcal access to buildings and services but does it also cover on-line services and products ?

No. It is hard to imagine any disability that would mean that someone could not use the internet yet could still use shops, telephones and other forms of doing business. However, some corporate websites are not compatible with the technologies used by people with certain disabilities, and so those are cases of discrimination that is probably illegal. People who do not use the internet are probably victims of poverty, lack of education, and discrimination against such people is permitted by law.

antrobus

mynameistallulah wrote: »

Sorry antrobus, I had meant to quote the OP!

OK, fair enough. No worries.

Voyager2002 wrote: »

No. It is hard to imagine any disability that would mean that someone could not use the internet yet could still use shops, telephones and other forms of doing business....

I think there's a number of us scratching our heads over that one.

Voyager2002 wrote: »

..However, some corporate websites are not compatible with the technologies used by people with certain disabilities, and so those are cases of discrimination that is probably illegal. ...

I believe it is, and I believe that various organisations such as the RNIB etc have used the threat of legal action to get such sites to become accessible.

Voyager2002 wrote: »

..People who do not use the internet are probably victims of poverty, lack of education, and discrimination against such people is permitted by law.

Neither poverty not lack of education denies people access to the internet due to the existence of public libraries. (Another good reason for keeping the damn things open.)

sarahg1969

If they have no access to the internet at all, then they wouldn't know about internet-only offers, and would be none the wiser. Problem solved.

Former_MSE_Wendy

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pauliboo

You may be able to qualify under the 'Access to work' scheme for equipment that would enable you to use the internet - or perhaps speak to charities related to your disability to help you gain access via grants?

You can ask the company of concern to honour the internet deal due to being unable to access the internet because of your disability?

If that doesn't work, do as said and ask a friend/relative/carer for help in making your purchase.

Spamfree_2

antrobus wrote: »

But how can someone have no access to the internet as a result of their disability? And if their disability was such that they could not access the internet, surely they would similarly be unable to access the telephone, or any other form of communication?

If they can post on a forum they must be on the internet somewhere:D