New airline policies suggest air travel is only essential to nondisabled people, and that the disabled can be excluded without regard for civil rights.
The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require government entities and organizations receiving federal funding to appoint an ADA Coordinatior.
In this time of the coronavirus pandemic, it may make sense for disabled airline passengers to waive their right to preboarding and board last instead.
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