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Flash Warnings on Movie Previews

Flash Warnings on Movie Previews

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 9 months ago
This petition is being started by Samantha Lapointe, epilepsy advocate living with Doose syndrome, a rare severe form of epilepsy. People living with epilepsy's seizures can be triggered by flashes. What often has flashes? Previews in movie theaters. So I propose that there should be a warning before it's shown to warn and prepare people with epilepsy so they can take precautions. The average theater seats 200-300 people. 1:26 people have epilepsy. That is potentially 10 people that could be at risk of having a seizure in the theater without this type of warning. Thanks for your signature. Spread the word. www.facebook.com/turnthewhitehousepurple www.dosesyndrome.org

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October 23, 2012

Seeing this grow has been overwhelming while I manage my own health but it proves that people finally see how dangerous these theater environments can be. I am exhausted by the fight yet your presence here keeps me focused on getting these warnings in place.

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Mike Santana
13 years ago Featured

my brother has seizures and we stopped going to the movies for this exact reason. its not that hard to put a little sign up.

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Jason Todd
13 years ago Featured

Common sense.

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Sarah Guerrero
13 years ago Featured

YES PLEASE. i have to close my eyes for the entire trailer package every single time. thank you for doing this.

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