HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — Hersheypark denied entry last week to a mother and her autistic son, whom she said can’t wear a face mask.
In a Facebook video, Pamela Heinbaugh said, “Denied us entry to the park because my disabled child — which if you can’t tell, this should give it away — can’t wear a mask.” Her 9-year-old son appeared upset in the video.
Heinbaugh said her family has been to Hersheypark several times with no problems. She said she is not looking for anything other than to be allowed in with her son.
“They said it’s a private establishment and they have a right to refuse us entry,” she said on the video, saying that she saw “multiple people walk through the entrance not wearing a mask.”
Face masks are required to be worn in public spaces in Pennsylvania. Hersheypark says it allows the use of face shields if a person can’t wear a mask due to health reasons.
Heinbaugh said her family has been to Hersheypark several times with no problems. She said she is not looking for anything other than to be allowed in with her son.
“They said it’s a private establishment and they have a right to refuse us entry,” she said on the video, saying that she saw “multiple people walk through the entrance not wearing a mask.”
Face masks are required to be worn in public spaces in Pennsylvania. Hersheypark says it allows the use of face shields if a person can’t wear a mask due to health reasons.