I called the ADA about a grocery store that put the mask brownshirts at their doors and didn't allow me entry without a mask. I told them I have a county exemption and a disability that precludes mask-wearing. They told me that because it's private property, the store can do what it wants. I asked about wheelchairs to see if the store could bar entry to someone using one. They told me to take a hike. Apparently the ADA only cares if you have the "right" disability.
Here is a link to the ADA's website explaining how private businesses have to make 'reasonable accommodation' for people with disabilities that cannot wear a facemask. It also lists asthma and copd as reasons for not being able to wear a mask.
I understand your argument.
But in reality, what will you do when they tell you: Fuck you with your exemption card. Wear mask or don't enter ?
What's your next steps?
Pursue charges
I called the ADA about a grocery store that put the mask brownshirts at their doors and didn't allow me entry without a mask. I told them I have a county exemption and a disability that precludes mask-wearing. They told me that because it's private property, the store can do what it wants. I asked about wheelchairs to see if the store could bar entry to someone using one. They told me to take a hike. Apparently the ADA only cares if you have the "right" disability.
Here is a link to the ADA's website explaining how private businesses have to make 'reasonable accommodation' for people with disabilities that cannot wear a facemask. It also lists asthma and copd as reasons for not being able to wear a mask.
https://www.adasoutheast.org/ada/publications/legal/ada-and-face-mask-policies.php#t3a