Originally Posted by Jo123ABC:
You don't accept families with pets? Interesting! I've never heard of a provider doing that. Do you have allergies? Is it discrimination to ask about smoking? I haven't run into this issue yet so hadn't even thought of it.
The only time it is discrimination is if you deny or refuse services because of any condition protected by the ADA.
Of course gender, religion etc as well but smokers are not a protected class so you can refuse care for families that smoke, have pets or simply wear a lot of yellow.. lol!