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This is completely unjust and unethical. Shame on general hospital for doing this to such a dedicated, kind, and wonderful soul. Rose Marcello deserves so much better than this, and so do all the workers who have gone through similar things as her. You would think a hospital of all places would be accommodating to this.
Ella supported: Reinstate Long-Serving Nurse Unjustly Terminiated due to DisabilityI am a 10 year cancer survivor! I would. It be here had they have not performed a colon resection. I have what’s called lynch syndrome that means I am more prone to cancer than others and my doctor has to fight for scans to be done with my insurance every year. So please reinstate so she can get the care she needs do the right thing!
Linda supported: Reinstate Long-Serving Nurse Unjustly Terminiated due to DisabilityI have been a nurse for 46 years. I do not feel that the employers truly value their employees, especially ones who have valuable experience. I have known nurses who had to come back to work before they were ready because of the fear of losing their jobs. Where is the compassion!. How can hospitals say they give the best care to their patients when they do not value their employees?
Judy supported: Reinstate Long-Serving Nurse Unjustly Terminiated due to DisabilityAs a player and mother of 3, hearing that we would not be supported in our darkest hours is very discouraging. We never know when we will need the support of MSK but we deserve the best the city can give us as the ones that help keep the city moving, growing and learning every day.
Emily supported: Urge Anthem Health Insurance to Retain Memorial Sloan Kettering as an In-Network ProviderBCBS denied my doctor's request to give my Perjeta during my adjuvant therapy. This increases my chance of recurrence and decreases my chance for survival from this terrible disease. BCBS, you KNOW it's the SOC. Do the right thing. Please!
Amy supported: Demand Blue Cross Blue Shield Approve Coverage for Life-Saving Cancer Drug, PerjetaI lost my sister to TNBC in 2022. If there had been ANYTHING left to help her, I would’ve demanded it! Wouldn’t you???????? Insurance companies do not need to have THIS MUCH POWER to determine life or death!
Amy supported: Demand Blue Cross Blue Shield Approve Coverage for Life-Saving Cancer Drug, PerjetaAt 24 years old, Perjeta infusions saved my life and cured my cancer.
Abigail supported: Demand Blue Cross Blue Shield Approve Coverage for Life-Saving Cancer Drug, PerjetaAfter years of qualifying for DAS, I was denied. Not only did it make my experience, difficult, but brought such anxiety as the alternatives make you talk and disclose personal information in in my case very embarrassing information to cast member. I literally had a cast member directly ask me what my issue was and made me tell them just to then deny giving me an option that could work. How sad that for someone whose life has been altered by something beyond her control, who needs the accommodation, and who has tremendous anxiety over being put in this position, I have been made to feel embarrassed, deserted by a company that I have supported for years, and singled out in a direct discrimination as a non neuro diverse adult. To say that the only people who need accommodations are people who don’t understand standing in line, which is what I was told, and to be assessed by non-medical people, is an insult. And for Disney, to essentially expect all those used to qualify for gas to shell out hundreds of dollars for accommodations essentially is 100% wrong. This is not the Disney that Walt would have wanted! I only wish these people are making the decisions could suffer like those of us who have legitimate reasons for the DAS; I am sure we all would gladly not have our issue/diagnosis if we could.
Marci supported: Stop excluding disabled people from Disneyland and Disney World with new policyMy family and I went to Disneyland when I got my first piwet chair in 2012 and We were treated so well by using the disabled pass. I felt for the first time in a long time that I belonged, that I could participate instead of always being on the sidelines.I am thankful for that trip .
I am so ashamed of Disney for ruining that for us physically disabled people along with developmentally disabled people they will not accept. They say they talked to “experts” how About talking to your guests and their experiences and also about their disability - it is not a one size fits all thing you know! Each disability is different be physical or mentally and should be treated as such. I am appalled at the disabled people who abused the system- they should be banned by Disney but the rest shouldn’t have to pay a price.
It makes me sad that I will never again go to Disneyland or ever visit Disneyworld. Especially now that I lost the lower half of my left leg. And I can no longer walk anymore.
Disneyland was the one place I felt the same as everyone else. It’s a shame they took that away.
Tina Fink
Tina supported: Stop excluding disabled people from Disneyland and Disney World with new policyMy experience was deeply upsetting and discriminatory I endured during my attempt to renew my Disability Access Service (DAS) pass at Disneyland. As a devoted annual pass holder and long-time admirer of the park's magic, I am profoundly disappointed by the insensitive and unprofessional treatment I received.
In 2016, I suffered a severe stroke requiring six hours of brain surgery. This resulted in ongoing neurological challenges, including a seizure disorder exacerbated by stress and anxiety. These conditions, while not visually apparent, significantly impact my ability to navigate the sensory overload and crowded environments of Disneyland. I have utilized the DAS pass to manage these challenges and enjoy the park with my husband, my primary support person.
I met with an agent wearing a face mask virtually to renew my DAS pass. Instead of a compassionate and understanding exchange, I was subjected to a humiliating and demeaning interrogation by a young male employee. He instructed me to adjust my lighting, demonstrating a lack of professionalism and sensitivity. He then proceeded to question me about my ability to perform routine tasks, specifically asking if I could "go to the grocery store and work." I explained that I utilize curbside pickup for groceries and work from home with accommodations, highlighting the fact that my disabilities manifest differently in various environments.
Despite explaining my medical history and the impact of my conditions, I was denied the DAS pass. The employee stated that medical documentation was not accepted, yet refused to acknowledge the validity of my invisible disabilities. He then offered a temporary solution of three FastPasses for three pre-booked visits, which is not a sustainable or appropriate accommodation for my ongoing needs.
Furthermore, he suggested that my husband wait in line while I waited at the ride entrance, which I explicitly declined due to my anxiety and fear of being separated from my husband, especially considering my history of seizures, including an aura experienced at Disneyland. His response, "ok, just throwing it out there," demonstrated a lack of empathy and understanding of my concerns.
The employee informed me that I could reapply for the DAS pass, but if denied, I would be ineligible to reapply for six months. This inconsistent and contradictory information added to my confusion and distress.
The entire process was deeply humiliating and triggered significant anxiety and panic attacks, which I have experienced previously when attempting to renew the DAS pass. This experience has significantly diminished my enjoyment of Disneyland, which has always been a source of joy and magic for me and my husband.
I implore Disneyland to:
* Conduct a thorough review of its DAS application process, ensuring it is sensitive, respectful, and inclusive for individuals with invisible disabilities.
* Provide comprehensive training to all employees involved in the DAS process, emphasizing empathy, understanding, and the recognition of invisible disabilities.
* Reconsider its policy regarding medical documentation and establish a clear, standardized process for its submission and review.
* Establish a transparent and accessible review and appeal process for DAS denials.
* Ensure that interactions with guests regarding medical information are conducted in a private and respectful manner.
* Address the conduct of the employee in question, ensuring that all employees adhere to professional and empathetic standards.
We used our 3 scheduled visits and booked a few more, but my health was more important; I only wish Disneyland thought the same.
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