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Lawsuit against Disney claims park violates Americans with Disabilities Act

Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World
April 9, 2014

Sixteen families are suing the Walt Disney Corporation, claiming it does not provide adequate access to rides for theme park visitors with autism.

In October, Disney stopped offering autistic visitors a guest assistance card, which allows them to bypass lines.

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Instead, they are offered a disability access service card, which gives them a scheduled return time.

The families said Disney is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

They said some people with autism have difficulty waiting for rides.

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