Attorney for the District of Massachusetts .org or visit the National MS Society website at
http://www.

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For more information, contact:

Dan Gibbens
Executive Vice President, Marketing
The SCOOTER Store
(830) 627-4796

James Black
Manager, Communications
National MS Society , Lone Star Chapter
(713) 526-8967 x 2264
jblack@nmsslonestar.

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Under the decree, all future construction of Regal theaters will
be designed in accordance with design requirements that place wheelchair
seating near the middle of the auditorium.
In addition to having more than 50 employees participating in the
150 plus-mile bike ride and fund-raiser, The SCOOTER Store will contribute
$30,000 in scooters and power chairs to the Lone Star Chapter.

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Justice Department Announces Resolution of Lawsuit with Regal Entertainment Group

"Not only does the partnership raise
funds for research and programs, it also helps on the local level with
equipment for our clients.

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Regal is the largest movie theater chain in the country with 3,500
screens.

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Regal also agreed to make changes
to nearly 1000 existing stadium-style theaters by moving wheelchair seating
further back from the screen.ms150.

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Additionally, The SCOOTER Store team of cyclists expects to raise
more than $20,000 for the MS Society.
"It has been a terrific experience for The SCOOTER Store team to ride in
the BP MS 150 the past couple of years -- we appreciate the opportunity to get
our team together for such a great cause and to support the local MS Chapter,"
said Mike Pfister, president of The SCOOTER Store.
To find out more how you can help support Texas MS clients , visit
http://www.

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We are pleased that Regal has worked with us to
resolve this litigation and to provide necessary accommodations for its
customers with disabilities. "We are pleased
that Regal has decided to join in this proposed consent order and to provide
the accommodations necessary for its patrons with disabilities.ada.
"The partnership with The SCOOTER Store is a tremendous benefit to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Lone Star Chapter and the communities we
serve ," said Doug Suggitt, Vice President of Development at the Lone Star
Chapter of the National MS Society .

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By requiring that patrons who use wheelchairs
have equal access to seats with comparable views to those available to other
theater patrons, the Americans with Disabilities Act ensures that people with
disabilities can attend and enjoy performances like anyone else," said Michael
J."
As a result of the consent agreement, Regal's current and future stadium-
style theaters will provide improved lines of sight for persons who use
wheelchairs.
People interested in finding out more about the ADA can call the Justice
Department's toll-free Information Line at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383
(TDD), or access the ADA homepage at: http://www. Over 90,000 physicians rely on The SCOOTER
Store's expertise and quality service.

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"Opening everyday activities like a night at a movie theater to persons
with disabilities is a core goal of the Americans with Disabilities Act," said
R. The National Multiple Sclerosis
Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.

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Sullivan, U. However, they present unique challenges
for the placement of movie-goers using wheelchairs.

CRT (202) 514-2008
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http://WWW. This disrupts the ability of the nerves to
conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain, producing various symptoms.

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Power Wheelchair and Scooter Provider Donates $30,000 in Equipment to Texans
Affected By Multiple Sclerosis

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas , The SCOOTER Store, America's
leading supplier of power chairs and scooters, is hopping back in the saddle
again -- literally. For more information, visit The
SCOOTER Store web site at http: //www.

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In total, riders pedal close to 180 miles to help raise funds for MS.

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The lawsuit challenged the
construction of stadium-style movie theaters that fail to provide persons who
use wheelchairs seating and line of sight comparable to that of the general
public.
The United States Attorney's Office filed suit to enforce the ADA in
December 2000 in federal court in Boston , for the District of Massachusetts. The ride from
Houston to Austin is sponsored by the Lone Star Chapter of the National MS
(Multiple Sclerosis) Society, and is not only the largest MS 150 Bike Tour in
North America, but also the biggest non-profit cycling event in Texas. Headquartered in New
Braunfels, Texas, The SCOOTER Store offers a full line of durable medical
equipment, including power wheelchairs and scooters, and operates more than
70 locations coast-to-coast.

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The SCOOTER Store Commits to Platinum Sponsorship for BP MS 150 Bike Tour

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The suit was initially filed against Hoyts Cinemas based upon private
complaints filed with the Justice Department.
MS does not have an exact known cause.

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Since 1991, The SCOOTER Store has helped provide freedom and independence
to more than 230,000 people with limited mobility.

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For the third year, employees at The SCOOTER Store are
pedaling in the BP MS 150 Bike Tour taking place April 22-23.

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MS is a debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS).

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While in the past such
individuals may have had to sit directly under the screen, today's agreement
affords them the opportunity to enjoy the same product as non-wheelchair
users."
The 13,000 BP MS 150 riders will begin in Houston and spend the night in
La Grange, Texas. On the next day, participants cycle through the rolling
Texas countryside and end the tour at the finish line in the capital city of
Austin.thescooterstore .

Online lifestyle communities for people with disabilities.

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"Today's agreement is another step toward making the ADA's promise a reality
for thousands of Americans."
"One of the vital missions of the Justice Department is the enforcement of
our nation's civil rights laws.
These stadium -style theaters offer superior lines of sight and a
superlative movie-going experience.org


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WASHINGTON, The Justice Department today announced
the resolution of a lawsuit with Regal Entertainment Group filed under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "This year will be
especially rewarding as we have the opportunity to supply our mobility
equipment for those in need right here in the Lone Star Chapter area.

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S. At the remaining theaters, Regal will ensure
that any wheelchair seating be relocated as far back from the screen as
possible without major reconstruction. Regal Entertainment Group
acquired most of the former Hoyts movie theaters in 2004. The Platinum-
level Sponsorship donation will allow some of the 17,000 Texans affected by MS
who are served by the Lone Star Chapter to maintain their independence and
dignity.

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Alexander Acosta, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
The disease is characterized by the body attacking the fatty tissue protecting
the nerve fibers of the CNS.

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