<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I am still trying to find information regarding the ADA & whether or not gluten free meals have to be provided in assisted living facilities. My 102 year-old mother may soon be moving to one and we are having trouble finding a facility that will provide food she can eat. I have found some information pertaining to Section 504 of the ADA from the magazine Living Without but I'm not sure if I understand it completely. "The ADA extends the obligations of Section 504 from educational institutions to other public accommodations, such as restaurants, hotels, theaters, stores, doctors offices, museums, child care programs and non-religious private schools, whether they receive federal funding or not. Section 504 and the ADA protect people with allergies because, legally, they are considered disabled. People with chronic conditions, like asthma and celiac disease, fall into this category, as well. The language in both statutes describes a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits, permanently or temporarily, one or more major life activities. Major life activities include caring for one?s self, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working. Neither statute lists specific allergies; however, allergens recognized by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) include pollens, molds, pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches, mice, rats, latex, stinging insects, and food. Food intolerances and insensitivities may also be covered by Section 504 and the ADA, provided a licensed physician writes a letter stating that the person in question has a disabling condition and explains how that disability restricts the person's diet." My questions: 1. does this mean that facilities MUST provide gf meals? 2. does it matter if they do or do not accept federal funding? We are really desperate & need information from someone who knows how the law can be applied in this situation. Thanks to anyone who can shed light on this situation. Mary in NH * Please include your location in all posts about products * ******* To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[log in to unmask] *******