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[–] Hildegarde@lemmy.world 10 points 9 months ago (2 children)

The ADA is designed to give disabled people equal treatment and access, even if that equal access comes at unequal cost.

Non-dairy milk costs more. But so does weelchair accessable seating, and most other accommodations. But those accommodations cannot cost extra by the ADA.

As with every law, the ADA is long and has many exceptions and qualifications. But, Starbucks's milks doesn't seem to be an exception from my cursory reading of title III. This case has a case.

[–] Iceblade02@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

So in essence, they aren't be allowed to charge extra if the customer is intolerant? Isn't there basic milk w/o lactose for that though? Or just serve it without milk?

[–] hydrospanner@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not trying to make a case here, just asking:

By that rationale, could Starbucks have a policy in place where if you request a more expensive non-dairy option, you get an upcharge unless you give proof of a medical condition?

Basically saying, "Look, we're happy to accommodate specific dietary restrictions at no additional cost for those with medical needs. We're also happy to provide these options to all other customers at an upcharge reflecting the increased cost of these ingredients to us."

[–] Hildegarde@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

I did look specifically for that, but I couldn't find any language in title III of the ADA about whether disabled people can or can't be required to prove or claim to be disabled.

I read the some of the text of the ADA. That's the extent of my research. If you're interested look into the statutes and case law and report back.