US EditionDOJ Investigates Florida Theme Parks for Banning Guests' Walkers with Wheels
The DOJ probes whether United Parks & Resorts' surcharge on alternative mobility aids discriminates against visitors using rollator walkers, following multiple complaints under the ADA.
- The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into United Parks & Resorts for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act at its theme parks in Florida by banning the use of rollator walkers.
- The DOJ received complaints that the parks barred guests from using the walkers and provided inappropriate accommodations, in some cases forcing them to incur additional charges.
- DOJ officials stated that the ADA protects Americans from disability-based discrimination in public accommodations like theme parks, and that no one should be denied equal access based on disability.
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DOJ probes SeaWorld parent company over disability access restrictions
The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into United Parks & Resorts Inc., formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., to determine whether the company is violating federal disability law by restricting access for guests who use certain mobility devices, according to federal officials. The investigation was announced on Tuesday by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Mid…
Feds Target Theme Park Giant: SeaWorld And Busch Gardens Owner Probed Over ‘Rollator’ Bans
TAMPA, Fla. – The parent company behind some of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations is facing federal scrutiny following allegations that it blocked guests from using their own mobility aids. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida announced Tuesday they have launched a formal investigation into […] Feds Target Theme Park Giant: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Owner Probed Over ‘Rollato…
DOJ opens civil rights investigation into SeaWorld Orlando’s rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday it was opening an investigation into SeaWorld Orlando’s parent company after complaints that its parks’ ban on “rollator walkers” discriminates against guests with disabilities. The investigation will look into whether SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — all owned or licensed by United Parks & Resorts Inc — violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. The parks do not …
DOJ launches investigation into SeaWorld Orlando and others for disability discrimination
The U.S. Department of Justice and Middle District of Florida are investigating United Parks & Resorts (owner of SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Aquatica) for alleged ADA violations after banning rollator walkers needed by disabled guests.
DOJ investigates Florida theme parks for banning guests' walkers with wheels
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that it launched an investigation into the owner of three theme parks in Florida for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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