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Know Your Rights: Celiac Disease, Food Allergies & the ADA with Attorney Mary Vargas
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- Gluten Free Unwrapped
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- May 27, 2026
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- 2423
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Summary
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 ADA What rights you have in restaurants, schools, camps, and workplaces The landmark cases changing gluten-free accommodations What “reasonable accommodations” actually look like Why advocacy continues to create change for the gluten-free community This 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 Vargas LinkedIn: @Mary Vargas Stein & Vargas LLP Connect with Jenny Finke (host) Instagram (@goodforyouglutenfree) Subscribe to her weekly newsletter LinkedIn Instagram (@lovemeglutenfree) and Facebook (@lovemeglutenfreebox) Order a Love Me Gluten Free subscription box Chapters 00:00 Understanding Celiac Disease and Disability Rights 05:41 Legal Protections Under the ADA 09:02 Landmark Cases: JD vs. Colonial Williamsburg 14:11 Restaurant Rights and Accommodations 18:43 College Dining Rights and Responsibilities 22:39 Navigating Workplace Accommodations 37:13 When to Consider Litigation