Know Your Rights: Celiac Disease, Food Allergies & the ADA with Attorney Mary Vargas

What rights do people with celiac disease actually have? In this episode of Gluten-Free Unwrapped, Jenny sits down with disability rights attorney Mary Vargas to break down how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people living with celiac disease and food allergies.Mary shares how her family’s personal experiences led her into disability rights law and walks through landmark cases involving restaurants, colleges, camps, and public spaces that helped shape protections for the gluten-free community.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How celiac disease is protected under the ADAWhat rights you have in restaurants, schools, camps, and workplacesThe landmark cases changing gluten-free accommodationsWhat “reasonable accommodations” actually look likeWhy advocacy continues to create change for the gluten-free communityThis episode is an empowering conversation about inclusion, accessibility, and learning how to confidently advocate for yourself or your family while living gluten-free.Connect with Mary VargasLinkedIn: @Mary VargasStein & Vargas LLPConnect with Jenny Finke (host)Instagram (@goodforyouglutenfree)Subscribe to her weekly newsletterLinkedInInstagram (@lovemeglutenfree) and Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox) Order a Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxChapters00:00 Understanding Celiac Disease and Disability Rights05:41 Legal Protections Under the ADA09:02 Landmark Cases: JD vs. Colonial Williamsburg14:11 Restaurant Rights and Accommodations18:43 College Dining Rights and Responsibilities22:39 Navigating Workplace Accommodations37:13 When to Consider Litigation