It is frustrating when systems that are designed to make life more accessible fail because of a human choice. Cassidy Huff, an actress and disability rights activist, recently shared her account of attempting to board an LA DASH bus to reach the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. The video, shared across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, has garnered nearly 2 million views. In it, Cassidy claimed, “So, I was discriminated against yesterday.”
Cassidy noted that she and her boyfriend, Kaz, waited for the bus alongside other passengers. When the bus arrived, Kaz approached the driver to request the ramp. He was allegedly told, “Oh, it’s going to take the next bus.” Cassidy stated that she sent Kaz back to the driver. They asked for a specific reason why she was being excluded while other passengers were allowed to board. According to Cassidy, the driver replied, “Because I said so,” and drove away.
