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A blind man says he wants to readPlayboyfor the articles but can’t.
On Wednesday, Donald Nixon — who is legally blind — filed a lawsuit against the legendary company’s website, claiming that it was in violation of the American with Disabilities Act, TMZreported.
Both Playboy.com and Playboyshop.com are allegedly not compatible with Nixon’s screen-reading software, which allows blind or visually impaired users to read the text with a speech synthesizer or braille display, according to theAmerican Foundation for the Blind.
He reportedly is suingPlayboyfor violating the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), in hopes to make their website more accessible for the blind, and for unspecified damages, TMZ said.
A representative forPlayboydid not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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Since 1990, the ADA has protected individuals with disabilities against discrimination in all areas of life, including employment, school, and private places, according to the ADA National Networkwebsite.
Those who violate the policy can face more than $100,000 in fines, theAssociation of Corporate Counselsays.
The lawsuit comes asPlayboyprepares to auction off some of its founder,Hugh Hefner‘s iconic belongings.
ThePlayboyfounder’s symbolic jacket is estimated to sell for $5,000, while his pajamas are likely worth $1,000 to $2,000.
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All proceeds from the auction will go toThe Hugh M. Hefner Foundation, which was established in 1964 to advocate for civil liberties and rights.
Other items of Hefner’s up for sale include one of his signature pipes, a complete set of boundPlayboymagazines (estimated to be worth $20,000 – $40,000), an originalPlayboyClub key, his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star from the mansion, and hisPlayboylogo cufflinks.
source: people.com
