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Disabled fans are challenging Disney's revised Disability Access Service (DAS) program through a federal lawsuit and a shareholder proposal, arguing that the changes are too restrictive.Disney claims the modifications are necessary due to a significant increase in DAS usage and to address past misuse, but critics like Shannon Bonadurer believe Disney is determining "whether you're disabled enough."
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