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Southwest Airlines apologized after two blind women, Camille Tate and Sherri Brun, were left behind on a delayed flight due to poor communication and rebooking issues, highlighting the need for better assistance for passengers with disabilities.
Disneyland is changing its Disability Access Service program due to apparent misuse, with new policies set to take effect on June 18. The changes aim to address the increasing number of people allegedly faking disabilities to skip lines, including implementing individualized accommodations and conducting interviews with Disneyland personnel. Additionally, those caught providing false information could face a lifetime ban from Disney parks.
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Omaha offers support groups for people with long covid, providing a sense of camaraderie and understanding for those struggling with persistent symptoms. Regina Matthias, a former nurse who experienced severe long covid symptoms, found solace in the support group, expressing gratitude for the program and emphasizing the need for more awareness and education about the debilitating effects of long covid. The U.S. Department of Labor states that individuals with long covid may be entitled to disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Supreme Court is considering whether the Postal Service did enough to accommodate a former letter carrier's religious beliefs when it scheduled him to work on Sundays. The case may decide whether USPS or other employers should face a higher bar to demonstrate whether a religious accommodation request would become an "undue hardship" for its business. The petitioner's legal team argues that employers should only be able to claim an undue burden if a religious accommodation requires "significant difficulty or expense," which is the same standard for disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.