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Re:Pornhub sued by deaf man over adult video site's alleged ... by jolmg on Friday January 17, 2020 @06:04PM (#22080552)
> I don't think this statement: "accessibility is a right" should be downvoted on HN. Its a fact of law

This is a global community, though. Many probably interpret the statement from a moral/idealistic standpoint rather than whether or not it's a legal right in any particular jurisdiction.

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Re:Pornhub sued by deaf man over adult video site's alleged ... by OJFord on Friday January 17, 2020 @07:57PM (#22081372)
The situation's essentially the same in the UK (EU?) due to it being a protected characteristic under the Equality Act.

You can't say 'well disabled people aren't the target demographic, so no I don't have a ramp' any more than you can say 'whites only'.

The other commenter didn't claim it was a moral (as opposed to statutory) right, but even if that was the intention, I think that's a reasonable position to take and argue for, even if others disagree.

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