There is an article today in the Travel section of USA Today newspaper about "the right to quiet" for travelers, written by Christopher Elliott. You can access it at usatoday.com.
I like that guy! I just looked him up. I never heard of him before. Kind of like Clark Howard. I bookmarked that. I may contact him depending on what I hear back.
You all have really made me see that we should not have to grovel. I do think they like me at my gym and respect me, so I am hoping , especially since I offered to help, that they will work with me and make a place for many others like us! Both NT and auties and neurodiverse!