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Disney Blind Discrimination Class Action Lawsuit Heads to Trial
By Sarah Pierce
A class action lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks & Resorts of discriminating against the visually impaired will head to trial June 5, 2012.
The class action lawsuit, Shields v. Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, alleges that Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks refuse to accommodate the needs of blind visitors, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The specific allegations in the class action lawsuit are as follows:
— Disney does not provide park schedules, park maps, or dining menus in formats, which are accessible to blind persons, such as in electronic form, Braille, or large print;
— Disney does not accommodate the needs of guide dogs or their owners in the parks;
— Disney’s websites do not accommodate blind persons who use screen reader programs to access information;
— Disney does not accommodate the needs of blind persons during live parades and shows;
— Disney provides neither sighted guides for blind visitors nor discounted admission for sighted companions who accompany and support blind persons in the parks;
— Disney’s costumed characters discriminate against blind visitors who are accompanied by guide dogs;
— Lockers at Disneyland are inaccessible for disabled persons;
— Parking garages at Disneyland are inaccessible for disabled persons.
Updated February 21st, 2012
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