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.
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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
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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
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Common sense.
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Sarah Guerrero
13 years ago
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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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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
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.
3 Comments
M
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.
J
Jason Todd
13 years ago
Featured
Common sense.
S
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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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.