Disability Rights In Salons

Summary

Under the ADA and Florida law, businesses must provide reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals. If you only need help moving between stations, the salons refusal may be discriminatory. Contact a disability rights attorney or the Florida Commission on Human Relations for further guidance.

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Can a hair salon refuse me service because i am a disabled senior and told i must bring an aide to stay with me dyring my app i am in florida
Hello ****, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses must make reasonable accommodations for disabled individuals. However, they are not required to provide personal aids or services. If your disability does not prevent you from receiving their services, refusing service may be considered discrimination.
I am in a wheelxhair and just need moving from wash sink to haircut station.
Hi ****, under Florida Law and the ADA, the salon should provide reasonable accommodations, which can include assisting you to move from the wash sink to the haircut station. Refusal could be considered discrimination. You may consider contacting a disability rights attorney for more advice.
Owner is very adamant that i must have someone with me in case thwre is an issue she said that isvthe law and she can legally refuse me.i have been there before but owner wasnt there. Girls rhere say i am no problem
The salon owner's demand seems discriminatory. The ADA and Florida law state businesses must provide 'reasonable accommodations' for disabled individuals. If you only require assistance moving between stations, it's arguably reasonable. Contact a disability rights lawyer or the Florida Commission on Human Relations for further guidance.