A Utah family says Splash Summit Waterpark discriminated against their daughter, who is diabetic and suffers from Celiac disease. Read below: ksltv.com/6594...
My daughter is type one diabetic and she is on an insulin pump and monitor. She still keeps an insulin pen with her plus snacks. I know darn well that our daughters aren’t the only ones
Regardless if it brakes the law or not this young lady still should have been allowed to bring the sugar snacks and medication in and enjoyed he stay .. i hope people don't go to the park and the park loses money 😊
Her insulin needs to be refrigerated or in a cooler and needs to be WITH HER not outside of the waterpark far away. This is discrimination and against the ADA law not to mention it's dangerous. What has happened in this country? Some people have forgotten how to be decent humans. Shame on Splash Summit. You've lost my business.
So she should be able to ride down the huge waterslides and and rides with a cooler in her lap that's probably almost the same size as her? What are you smoking in your crack pipe??? 😂😂😂
@@RaccCity55 I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My bother is diabetic too and its a hard life. Sounds like this park is concerned about food profits more than peoples lives.
@@dg-pt3ls Tell your brother to take care! My Dad didn't watch his diet after Mom died, gone 9 months later. It's been profits before lives for a while, kind of a sick culture we've made.
The park says they follow Six Flags policies n such.. PFFT!! Do they not realize that Six Flags owns Lagoon, which the dad said they have been to with NOO issues 🙄🤦♀️
It's because the plastic bags present a danger to EVERYONE else's child if tossed in the pool by accident and they're impossible to see. They cause serious damage and are a major liability. They're probably just following state rules and regulations. The teenagers this guy intimidated probably didn't know how to word it because they're just teenagers
I'd sick the ADA government on them. If explaining is necessary, that is fine. But unless this business caters to the needs of disabled people adequately, then they need to allow the visitors to cater to themselves. This is probably better for the liability insurance anyhow.
Breaking news: Karen continues to Karen. This same lady posted an angry video while DRIVING HER CAR down the road with other parents and children driving in theirs. Double standard much? She lives in a big beautiful bubble but has the audacity (and the means) to get airtime when she was putting people in danger. BTW, she deleted her video.
imo discrimination of handicap/disabilities. Maybe have people show the diabetic card or something. But then give an inch and they all (others) take a mile! Where to draw the laws and public line?
@@OrangeCat1992 I never said that! Something to alert responders or authorities in Any Public place of a health condition McFly. Simple as a card or bracelet.
I’m thinking the same thing. Bet we don’t have the whole story and it wasn’t about the bag or the insulin but about how much food they were bringing in. That’s what was mentioned was the bag size of food allowed in the park. That is enough for an emergency and people are allowed to go out and back in if they need more.
@@Kelliebelle44 right, If the “cameraman saw someone with a cooler” it probably wasn’t a Costco sized cooler. The dad looks like the hot headed type that would easily make a scene over nothing. I feel like it’s a lot easier to get your way when you aren’t a public nuisance
@@TightyWhiteyTrash have you ever had to watch your child cry while sitting outside eating their food on the ground because they have allergies/intolerances and aren't allowed to eat with the group because of ridiculous policies like this. My celiac child cannot go on field trips to places like this because she cannot eat there as they do not sell gluten free safe foods and as a result is forced to be separated from the group to eat lunch. So she's a child and has to go out front to eat? She clearly cannot go alone, so she has to have a special caregiver go with her and sit with her out front. Now the school or camp organization has to hire additional staff to care for one child who cannot eat lunch with everyone else because of this ridiculousness. This isn't possible for most organizations. The ADA protects for the rights of those with disabilities to be given reasonable accommodations. This is NOT reasonable accommodations. Its discrimination pure and simple.
This is not an ADA concern since the customers have access to the area and they're not trying to apply for a job. If anything, it's the opposite of discrimination to follow a standard for everyone. And they're bringing in the Department of Justice?? These parents have no idea what they're doing. They're just trying to make a big fuss over it. Getting the impression that guy is a stepdad.
You don't understand the "Americans with Disabilities Act". It's intent is to protect ppl with disabilities when they encounter discrimination. Not just in the workplace, but anywhere a person is denied DUE TO their disability.
@@ICUFREE2 These people were not denied... They were inconvenienced. Unlimited re-entry? That is super rare at these parks, especially in a world of mass shootings, drugs, and human trafficking... These parks are 100% responsible for EVERYTHING that goes on in that park, so usually they are on super lockdown rules.
@mediocreman2 so you would rather have this child potentially die than have immediate access to her insulin? Insulin NEEDS to stay cold, and in order to do that, it requires a cooler. It does not meet ADA requirements when, in fact, it is a life and death situation. It's needed medical equipment which by extension is a part of her. It's like they denied a service animal. I'm thankful for the parents that they are bringing awareness about a huge misunderstood issue many in the disabled community face every single day. I'm a diabetic with a service animal. I couldn't tell you how many times people have TRIED to deny me access or entrance only to be schooled by the laws.
I'm getting sick and tired of seeing other people make their problems other peoples' problems! The world doesn't roll out the red carpet because this girl has diabetes. It's fine if other people want to accommodate to your standards but if not you should find a way to take care of your situation on your own. Whining and crying to the media is just sad and pathetic!! From inmates at the new prison to teenage girls with diabetes it is always someone else's' responsibility to make their live easier!!
@@mattschehr163 I understand that this waterpark had an accommodation that the girl and her parents didn't like and felt they were entitled to do whatever they wanted. Do you think this girl is the only person with diabetes or other condition to visit this waterpark? Other people have seemed to figure out how to manage their condition and enjoy the park. I'm just tired of seeing people demand that others accommodate their situations and when they don't receive exactly what they want they will whine and moan on social media or Infront of the news cameras. It's just sad and pathetic!
Ok they're acting like the park called their daughter some sort of freak while pointing at a sign that said: No freaks allowed" I'm not defending the park,but these parents should've done their research first. Before going to a water park that doesn't cater to their child's health needs.
People can DIE from diabetic comas! And it can happen any time! “Crying over spilt milk”… NO! Literally the ONLY reason venues don’t allow outside food or drink is to forces patrons to buy THEIR over priced crap! It’s usually not allergy friendly and for a diabetic, they NEED sugar free! Medical exemptions should be law!
My daughter is type one diabetic and she is on an insulin pump and monitor. She still keeps an insulin pen with her plus snacks. I know darn well that our daughters aren’t the only ones
I support the family
Regardless if it brakes the law or not this young lady still should have been allowed to bring the sugar snacks and medication in and enjoyed he stay .. i hope people don't go to the park and the park loses money 😊
Her insulin needs to be refrigerated or in a cooler and needs to be WITH HER not outside of the waterpark far away. This is discrimination and against the ADA law not to mention it's dangerous. What has happened in this country? Some people have forgotten how to be decent humans. Shame on Splash Summit. You've lost my business.
So she should be able to ride down the huge waterslides and and rides with a cooler in her lap that's probably almost the same size as her? What are you smoking in your crack pipe??? 😂😂😂
Your absolutely correct about that
I don't go to those stupid parks. Do they want people to buy their food or something? My Dad was diabetic, killed him. Just wondering.
@@RaccCity55 I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My bother is diabetic too and its a hard life. Sounds like this park is concerned about food profits more than peoples lives.
@@dg-pt3ls Tell your brother to take care! My Dad didn't watch his diet after Mom died, gone 9 months later.
It's been profits before lives for a while, kind of a sick culture we've made.
Easy, stop going to this place. Spend your money elsewhere.
Way easy solution
The park says they follow Six Flags policies n such.. PFFT!! Do they not realize that Six Flags owns Lagoon, which the dad said they have been to with NOO issues 🙄🤦♀️
Splash Summit did the same thing to my children with their food allergies.
I'ma jump a fence to get in soon
😂😂😂How much you getting paid for this KSL
Im kn a wheelchair and I deal with stuff like this. I have been questioned before because of things I need. A lot of places aren’t ada accessible
This is absolutely ridiculous. They must make this park much more all-inclusive. This is indeed discrimination.
It's because the plastic bags present a danger to EVERYONE else's child if tossed in the pool by accident and they're impossible to see.
They cause serious damage and are a major liability.
They're probably just following state rules and regulations. The teenagers this guy intimidated probably didn't know how to word it because they're just teenagers
This is the most insane thing I have ever heard!!! I don’t think I would ever go there again!!!
What’s the BIG deal ? I mean honestly, how’s this water park affected whatsoever ? It’s not.
Company policy can't supercede or override written law.
I'd sick the ADA government on them. If explaining is necessary, that is fine. But unless this business caters to the needs of disabled people adequately, then they need to allow the visitors to cater to themselves. This is probably better for the liability insurance anyhow.
They care about this because if people bring food they don't sell as much food, period. Absolutely BS and they should be ashamed
Breaking news: Karen continues to Karen. This same lady posted an angry video while DRIVING HER CAR down the road with other parents and children driving in theirs. Double standard much? She lives in a big beautiful bubble but has the audacity (and the means) to get airtime when she was putting people in danger. BTW, she deleted her video.
@@candr. Are you slow? She was recording a video while driving a car! 🤣
@candr. So because people do things all the time, makes it okay? Your logic is flawed.
naaaaaah I dated a type one diabetic. You’re supposed to eat appropriately (to avoid a crash) and glucose tablets are great in situations like this.
Not healthy choice … only used in emergencies … fruit is much better
🤡s run that water park. What an uncompassionate way to treat people with life-endangering conditions.
Well they have never had my business and now they never will. Simply ludacris,
Policy is policy buddy. Apologize for acting like a Karen
Omg… this family are a bunch of giants bc that sink looks really short compared to them.
I just don't see how this is discrimination.
imo discrimination of handicap/disabilities. Maybe have people show the diabetic card or something. But then give an inch and they all (others) take a mile! Where to draw the laws and public line?
@@OrangeCat1992 I never said that! Something to alert responders or authorities in Any Public place of a health condition McFly. Simple as a card or bracelet.
I see @orangecat1992 edging something on😅 But can't take the heat?
Good move parents
They don’t have to go there. There are plenty of people who don’t go there. I wish every thing was wonderful. But nobody owes you anything. That’s it.
That's a big cooler for just a little bag of fruit and maybe some insulin and a needle this makes no sense
I’m thinking the same thing. Bet we don’t have the whole story and it wasn’t about the bag or the insulin but about how much food they were bringing in. That’s what was mentioned was the bag size of food allowed in the park. That is enough for an emergency and people are allowed to go out and back in if they need more.
@@Kelliebelle44 right, If the “cameraman saw someone with a cooler” it probably wasn’t a Costco sized cooler. The dad looks like the hot headed type that would easily make a scene over nothing. I feel like it’s a lot easier to get your way when you aren’t a public nuisance
@@TightyWhiteyTrash have you ever had to watch your child cry while sitting outside eating their food on the ground because they have allergies/intolerances and aren't allowed to eat with the group because of ridiculous policies like this. My celiac child cannot go on field trips to places like this because she cannot eat there as they do not sell gluten free safe foods and as a result is forced to be separated from the group to eat lunch. So she's a child and has to go out front to eat? She clearly cannot go alone, so she has to have a special caregiver go with her and sit with her out front. Now the school or camp organization has to hire additional staff to care for one child who cannot eat lunch with everyone else because of this ridiculousness. This isn't possible for most organizations. The ADA protects for the rights of those with disabilities to be given reasonable accommodations. This is NOT reasonable accommodations. Its discrimination pure and simple.
Good to know not going to go there anymore I was going to not even Cherry Hill does that.
That is definitely a good lawsuit against the park 👌 i hope you win millions of dollars 💵😅
This is not an ADA concern since the customers have access to the area and they're not trying to apply for a job. If anything, it's the opposite of discrimination to follow a standard for everyone.
And they're bringing in the Department of Justice??
These parents have no idea what they're doing. They're just trying to make a big fuss over it.
Getting the impression that guy is a stepdad.
You don't understand the "Americans with Disabilities Act". It's intent is to protect ppl with disabilities when they encounter discrimination. Not just in the workplace, but anywhere a person is denied DUE TO their disability.
@@ICUFREE2 These people were not denied... They were inconvenienced.
Unlimited re-entry? That is super rare at these parks, especially in a world of mass shootings, drugs, and human trafficking...
These parks are 100% responsible for EVERYTHING that goes on in that park, so usually they are on super lockdown rules.
@mediocreman2 so you would rather have this child potentially die than have immediate access to her insulin? Insulin NEEDS to stay cold, and in order to do that, it requires a cooler. It does not meet ADA requirements when, in fact, it is a life and death situation. It's needed medical equipment which by extension is a part of her. It's like they denied a service animal. I'm thankful for the parents that they are bringing awareness about a huge misunderstood issue many in the disabled community face every single day. I'm a diabetic with a service animal. I couldn't tell you how many times people have TRIED to deny me access or entrance only to be schooled by the laws.
I'm getting sick and tired of seeing other people make their problems other peoples' problems! The world doesn't roll out the red carpet because this girl has diabetes. It's fine if other people want to accommodate to your standards but if not you should find a way to take care of your situation on your own. Whining and crying to the media is just sad and pathetic!! From inmates at the new prison to teenage girls with diabetes it is always someone else's' responsibility to make their live easier!!
You are way off base dude. You need to have a better understanding of children with diabetes,
Maybe you could save up and go buy some standards for yourself?
You need to be more understanding
Well thank God for laws to protect people with disabilities from ignorant people like you.
@@mattschehr163 I understand that this waterpark had an accommodation that the girl and her parents didn't like and felt they were entitled to do whatever they wanted. Do you think this girl is the only person with diabetes or other condition to visit this waterpark? Other people have seemed to figure out how to manage their condition and enjoy the park. I'm just tired of seeing people demand that others accommodate their situations and when they don't receive exactly what they want they will whine and moan on social media or Infront of the news cameras. It's just sad and pathetic!
Ok they're acting like the park called their daughter some sort of freak while pointing at a sign that said: No freaks allowed"
I'm not defending the park,but these parents should've done their research first. Before going to a water park that doesn't cater to their child's health needs.
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and sometimes u need to accept not everyone is applicable to your health needs i swear everyone gotta cry over spilt milk
People can DIE from diabetic comas! And it can happen any time! “Crying over spilt milk”… NO! Literally the ONLY reason venues don’t allow outside food or drink is to forces patrons to buy THEIR over priced crap! It’s usually not allergy friendly and for a diabetic, they NEED sugar free! Medical exemptions should be law!