The Justice Department said in a recent settlement with a Massachusetts college that severe food allergies can be considered a disability under the law. That gives those who suffer from such allergies a new avenue in seeking menus that fit their diet. But some say it goes too far.
The decision leaves schools, restaurants and other places that serve food more exposed to legal challenges if they fail to honor requests for accommodations by people with food allergies.
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WHAT A JOKE
America....Land of the pansies.
Just what we need.More people on disability.
I broke a nail! I'm claiming temporary Disability...
This burns me up!!! I have a family member who has major medical problems and has been unable to work for the past several years. She has a stack of Medical records (that include many, many surgeries) the size of a large thick book and they keep denying her disability because she doesn't look like anything is wrong with her!! I just wish they would take the time to evaluate her, and talk with her doctors.
9:26-I have a friend named KIWI that could help her.
I think people are confusing laws like the ADA with Social Security standards for disability. ADA just requires employers of a certain size to make accommodations for employees. The vast majority of people with TRUE food allergies would NOT qualify for SSDI on that basis alone.
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