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[Eeyore Tattoo]

Originally Posted by carters_mom

Just wanted to add my son Carter (6yr old) to the list. We found out at 18mns that he has a severe/profound hearing loss in both ears. We are a family that signs
We haven't used any of the special services at WDW yet, but I think my husband will check on the possibility of getting "preferred seating" (for lack of a better word) at some of the shows on their father/son trip in December. With his hearing aids on he has some residual hearing and he's also a lip reader so sitting up close to the action may be helpful. Do they allow you to do this?

Yes, Go to Guest relations & get a GAC, It will be very beneficial for you to get close seating for your son..
Deb

[applejenn]

My family is on this list too, My mother travels with us and shes a insulin dependent diabetic, plus mobility issues, heart problem. Also, my youngest has verbal apraxia, he signs to communicate, plus mobility issues and sensory problems. We are going to get a GAC for our next trip

[Kynna]

Add another Crohns & Arthritis to the list. GAC and the wonderful chefs at WDW SAVED my last trip!

[PURPLEPRINCESS]

I did not know some of my medical issues was considered a disability, but one i do not see on the list is Cancer( any form), those going through treatment, survivors, and post surgery. My husband also has Kidney problems due to the cancer, and insulin dependent diabetes, I have a form of COPD called chronic bronchitis, severe allergies requiring the use of an epipen and arthritis (RA and osteo)
I think this is a good thread to let everyone know that anyone can go to Disney.

Dawn

[sdc71]

My son has cerebral palsy (hemiplegia). He has mobility issues - fine and gross motor skills - and developmental delays in speech and feeding.

[TNTWheels]

Originally Posted by sdc71

My son has cerebral palsy (hemiplegia). He has mobility issues - fine and gross motor skills - and developmental delays in speech and feeding.

Hi, I have CP and I know your son will make it. Trust me I've been through it all and now I'm 38. Also just believe he will do the best he can.
God Bless, Todd

By the way WDW is so awesome for us who uses a wheelchair.

[Weimy96]

We will be travelling in Dec. 09 with our 6yo son with ADHD. We went in fall 2007 before we knew what type of issues he had, and now his meltdowns when he had to wait a long time make sense.

[sdc71]

Originally Posted by TNTWheels

Hi, I have CP and I know your son will make it. Trust me I've been through it all and now I'm 38. Also just believe he will do the best he can.
God Bless, Todd

By the way WDW is so awesome for us who uses a wheelchair.

Thanks. I have no doubt he will make it and be just fine. He wasn't expected to live at all and then I was told he would have severe brain damage. Well, he survived and he doesn't have severe brain damage. He is very intelligent. He uses sign language to communicate and is starting to speak some words. He has taught me so much about life and is such a joy! I can't imagine my life without him.

He is almost 3 and can walk with a walker but of course, tires easily. He's still in a stroller but it's good to know that WDW is wheelchair friendly for future reference.

Thanks again! It's always nice to hear from those who have been through the challenges he has faced and will face in the future.

All the best to you!

[TNTWheels]

Originally Posted by sdc71

Thanks. I have no doubt he will make it and be just fine. He wasn't expected to live at all and then I was told he would have severe brain damage. Well, he survived and he doesn't have severe brain damage. He is very intelligent. He uses sign language to communicate and is starting to speak some words. He has taught me so much about life and is such a joy! I can't imagine my life without him.

He is almost 3 and can walk with a walker but of course, tires easily. He's still in a stroller but it's good to know that WDW is wheelchair friendly for future reference.

Thanks again! It's always nice to hear from those who have been through the challenges he has faced and will face in the future.

All the best to you!

I got sick at ten month old I too almost died twice with 6 month apart. Everything became week as in normal developing except for my mental devepment. Because of my parent didn't treat me any different (mabybe a tiny different) than my two sister I was able to become strong and the person I am now. Now I help teach second grade at an elementary school, I'm an Mentor for a young adult and I'm begining to develop a web site for disable travel. Let me know if I be as help any.

[Ruth Andre]

My 17 year old son has Lupus, Inflammatory Bowel Disease of Unspecified Type (possibly rare disease), Raynaud's Disease and Iodine allergy (shellfish, seaweed, etc.).
My mother has rheumatoid arthritis & Post Polio Syndrome.
I have Hemocrhomatosis.

[Eeyoresbestfriend]

We travel with family members that have:

Coloboma and Dyslexia
Hypoglysimic Stage 2
Blind with Albinism (Uses a guide dog.)

The rest of the family is happily very healthy.

[zachnsamsmommy]

Well...I have two things to add (wonderful list, BTW)...

This was only a *temporary* disability/issue when I was at WDW...

higher-risk pregnancy/confined to a wheelchair (that or my OB wouldn't let me go). And WDW staff was absolutely wonderful.

Also...my younger son has sensory integration disorder (SID), also called sensory processing disorder. Sometimes it is grouped/classified with autism.

We will get to see the services on DCL with his delays...and I'll probably post something about it then.

[Eeyore Tattoo]

[bitterchickey]

Lupus

[luvgoofy]

DS (8)-Aspergers Syndrome, Expressive Language Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction

It's awesome to see all these families who don't let their disabilities keep them from enjoying vacationing!