marzNC
Angel Diva
In the spring and early summer, airlines were finding far too many people were claiming a "medical disability" for why they "couldn't" wear a face covering on the plane. I know Southwest decided it wasn't worth the effort to try to be accommodating. Asking for some documentation didn't really make much difference since there really isn't a good way to verify that someone hasn't just printed it up on their computer.The way that our ski area is interpreting the ADA guidelines for accommodations based on breathing or other mask related disabilities is that we can not do so safely for the other guests and they will be asked to leave the premises, with a full refund for their lift ticket or season pass. It is stated clearly online in their COVID policy updates for this winter season. This policy applies to everyone as many will falsely claim a disability. I can not speak to the reasoning behind the decision, but understand it from an enforceability point of view.
In the Mountain West where there hasn't been state-wide mask mandates, makes sense to me to not allow a loophole when it comes to mask usage at a ski resort. Probably also the reason that some resorts want people to wear a mask all the time, indoors and outdoors. Most only require a mask outdoors when can't easily stay at least six feet from other people.