Coverage dated December 9, 2024

Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities

Headline from NBC Chicago

Dustin Reed, a parent of one of the students, is planning a protest at the Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland.

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Chicago

    Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Dustin Reed, a parent of one of the students, is planning a protest at the Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland.

  2. New York Post

    Cracker Barrel apologizes after Maryland restaurant refused to serve special needs students (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The chain's Waldorf location claimed that it was unable to accommodate the large party of students for reasons unrelated to their disabilities but recognized that the situation was "unfortunate."

  3. NBC News

    Maryland Cracker Barrel apologizes after turning away students with disabilities (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A group of students with disabilities visited a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, and were refused service, according to school officials, leading to community outcry and a planned protest.

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