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[YoHo]

Hi Kristen,

I have a 10YO son with Autism and bi-polar disorder. That makes a very interesting combination. He is high functioning and loves the world. This will be his 1oth trip 8/24 - 8/31.

My wife is a type 2 diabetic with with bi-polar disorder.

My 7yo son seems to be okay and I will not mention myself [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

BTW, the list is quite impressive.

YoHo

[Laughaholic]

PLease keep posting! This list is getting longer!!

Kristin

[wilshade]

I'm a group home manager and want to take my guys to WDW sometime in the future. In addition to MR my guys have the following "challenges".

Guy A: Seizure Disorder
Guy B: Anxiety Disorder, Hypertension, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hay Fever
Guy C: Cerebral Palsy, non-verbal

Myself: Sleep Apnea.

[Yoopermom156]

Mine arent physical per se meaning you couldnt tell by looking at me that I have them, but diabilitating nonetheless.
Agoraphobia
anxiety/panic disorder


Great idea about the list

Dawn

[ProChristo]

I don't know it it counts as a disability, but my DH's flat feet make touring the world very painful.

I have a cousin with 4 kids, 2 of which have Cystic Fibrosis. She is currently trying to see whether she can make a trip to see the mouse while the two with CF are relatively healthy. They have to have breathing treatments every 4 hours, and take tons of meds.

I have another friend who has a baby with Downs Syndrome. Megan is finally off oxygen, so a trip is a lot more feasable for them now.

Does obesity count? Sure makes touring tough.

[LuckyPup]

My dad and I have epilepsy. It's genetic with our family. While I'm relatively OK, I'm still learning that I can't push myself like I used to (stay up all night, wake up early, drink alcohol, etc). Dad's far worse off, and has very poor balance and severe tremors, but a lot of that is due to lack of exercise and the dilantin that he used to take. So, basically, I have to take good care of myself and remember to take my meds [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] .

[DebbieV76]

Hey Kristin!
Great thread...it's amazing the amount of challenges each family deals with daily, yet you can't keep us from a trip to see the Mouse!

My 2 sons (ages 16 & 12) have a genetic disorder called Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS IIIB). It causes metal retardation, hyperactivity and sleep disruption. They are both non-verbal with mental age of between 18 months-3 years. Waiting in lines for anything is really hard for them.

Disney trips are enjoyed by our whole family, but the boys especially enjoy the entertainment...shows, parades and character greetings. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[buzzNwoodyfan]

This is a really inspiring thread, guys! Just goes to show what a wonderful place WDW is for people with challenges. We have a fibromyalgia checking in here! My mom hasn't been "formally" diagnosed and has been told for years that her pain is in her head, but after reading books and researching her condition, we've ascertained it is indeed fibromyalgia. Now we need a doctor who will believe her!
Fibromyalgia
Obesity (?)
Osteoarthritis

[dizzyintx]

Hi everyone,
Let me see, here is our list. [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]

I have secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and diabetes(in a powerchair)
Wonderful hubby has neurofribromatosis which cause multiple tumors on the nerves.
Foster guy #1 has mr and cerebral palsy, uses leg braces.
Foster guy #2 has mr,hearing impared(uses signs) and is in a w/c due to severe kaphosis.
Foster guy #3 has mr, also hearing impared(uses a few signs)

We have a wonderful and fufilling life!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] Kim

[Jolin]

Wow I'm impressed.. I guess everyone forgets all about deafness.. one fo the most profound disabilities you can live with out there [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

no harm done [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Disneyphile's Wife]

Reading through this list makes me feel very lucky; we only have two of these:

DS [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] has ADHD, controlled with medication.

DH [img]graemlins/love.gif[/img] has sleep apnea, controlled with CPAP machine (yay!)

As I said, we're lucky!

[Nala]

We have toured the world twice and are planning our third trip as a family (my 28th [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ). DD, who is 5, is classified as #7 on the list, that of developementaly delayed. We are very blessed that she loves Disney and requires little to no special treatment (other than from us) on our trips. On our last trip we were amazed to see alot of progress in her, and while her speech is very delayed, we heard new words emerge everyday.
There is a great article in this weeks edition of the mousears newsletter from the parent of an autistic child. I hope everyone who has a child with atusim or developement delay will take the time to read it. It is wonderful what Disney will do for people of all ages who face the challenges of a disability.

[Laughaholic]

Updated September 15, 2003

[ilovedonald]

DD has ADHD on meds.
I have clinical depression on meds.
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[ilovedonald]

Me-clinical depression on meds
Daughter-ADHD on meds