[blindkid] FW: [sensoryintegration] RE: DISNEYLAND RALLY THIS SATURDAY

Thu Oct 10 16:42:07 UTC 2013

Rude parents, I can handle. And I sure do. Misbehaving other children, I
can tolerate. But for anyone to make my kiddo feel as if they are any less
capable of enjoying a day I made for them is unacceptable. I played the
same price of admission. My child deserves to have an equally enjoyable
time as others. And those modifications should be made.
The only thing I am thankful for was that the characters in costume didn't
rush her during their appearance times and let her feel them from top to
bottom to better understand what they looked like.
On Oct 10, 2013 9:36 AM, "Jill Fass" <jillfass at gmail.com> wrote:

> That is terrible!! I would want to avoid lines too, These are things
> parents who are new to this stuff need to know! Ty!!
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Julie Yanez <jyanez112 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > There are many safety issues with maneuvering in a crazy crowded place
> such
> > as Disneyland. When I took my daughter she was 10. She's an independent
> > cane user but has never been in a place as busy as that. With kids
> running
> > around not with a parent near by, and with adults soo busy looking around
> > and chasing after their kids, her cane was kicked many times. One time it
> > even flew almost 10 feet away. I was furious. Standing in line was just
> as
> > bad. The person in front of us would roll their eyes if her cane tapped
> > their foot. The lines have no guide line for her to follow when they
> curve
> > so many times. And not to mention many rude ride attendance that assumed
> > she can get on and off independently. They tried to yell at me for going
> in
> > the exit to assist my kid. Well if I was blind, I sure would not like
> some
> > stranger grabbing my arm with no warning or verbal interaction.
> > We decided long ago to not attend Disneyland anymore.
> >  On Oct 10, 2013 7:40 AM, "Jill Fass" <jillfass at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > My son has low vision too and legally blind. He can't stand in the sun
> > with
> > > his condition. We are going to Disneyland for Christmas. I called and
> > said
> > > this is what my son has and can they help him. The lines that are in
> the
> > > sun he will get a fast pass. the other ones he is fine with. They also
> > said
> > > he can sit up close as well. They are just going to have many questions
> > to
> > > verify your child has that condition since they are not allowed to take
> > > dr's notes.  She told me not to worry and they can take care of my
> child.
> > > We are going on one of the busiest days, it should be interesting!!  I
> > will
> > > report how it goes!!
> > >
> > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 10:29 AM, Tammy Parson
> > > <theparsongang at bellsouth.net>wrote:
> > >
> > > > Our daughter has very low vision in one eye and none in the other. We
> > had
> > > > to get the pass so that our daughter was allowed to set close at the
> > > shows.
> > > > But we stood in line for the rides, but unless you had the card  they
> > > > wouldn't just take your word or her cane as a reason.
> > > >
> > > > Tammy D. Parson
> > > >
> > > > > On Oct 10, 2013, at 10:19 AM, Jill Fass <jillfass at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Why can't a blind child stand in line? They have help. I can see it
> > if
> > > > they
> > > > > are by themselves. But if you have someone with you why cant they
> > stand
> > > > in
> > > > > line. If they have other issues that is different, but just being
> > blind
> > > > > should not be a way to avoid lines??
> > > > >
> > > > > On Thu, Oct 10, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Brandy W., with Discovery Toys <
> > > > > ballstobooks at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Starting yesterday they have taken this away and now no one will
> get
> > > > this.
> > > > >> You will have to use a kind of fast pass program whare you have to
> > > get a
> > > > >> time and come back thus making more walking for those can't, more
> > > > >> navagating
> > > > >> for blind people who are still developing skills etc. If it were
> the
> > > > way it
> > > > >> used to be all would be fine as it was when I visited. Children
> with
> > > > >> sensory
> > > > >> conditions have been included since the early 90s, and all of this
> > is
> > > > going
> > > > >> away!
> > > > >>
> > > > >> -----Original Message-----
> > > > >> From: blindkid [mailto:blindkid-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> > > > Marianne
> > > > >> Denning
> > > > >> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 9:53 AM
> > > > >> To: Blind Kid Mailing List, (for parents of blind children)
> > > > >> Subject: Re: [blindkid] FW: [sensoryintegration] RE: DISNEYLAND
> > RALLY
> > > > THIS
> > > > >> SATURDAY
> > > > >>
> > > > >> The last time I went to Disney I could walk up and get on rides
> due
> > to
> > > > my
> > > > >> visual impairment.  This has been available to people with
> > > disabilities
> > > > for
> > > > >> many years.  This group is trying to expand it to include children
> > > with
> > > > >> sensory integration issues.  I hope they are successful.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On 10/10/13, Brandy W., with Discovery Toys <
> ballstobooks at gmail.com
> > >
> > > > >> wrote:
> > > > >>> While I understand that blindness alone doesn't need a special
> pass
> > > at
> > > > >>> Disney many of our children have other disabilities that do make
> > the
> > > > >>> pass make their trip a special and equal experience. Please if
> you
> > > > >>> have children who will be effected by this pass please write to
> the
> > > > >>> information in this email.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Thanks,
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Bran
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> From: sensoryintegrationgroup at yahoogroups.com
> > > > >>> [mailto:sensoryintegrationgroup at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> > > > >>> girllofgod at yahoo.com
> > > > >>> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:45 AM
> > > > >>> To: sensoryintegrationgroup at yahoogroups.com
> > > > >>> Subject: [sensoryintegration] RE: DISNEYLAND RALLY THIS SATURDAY
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Hi Everyone,
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> We are putting a rally together at Disneyland on Saturday. We
> need
> > as
> > > > >>> many supporters as possible. We are going have a few leaders in
> > > > >>> different locations like possibly the 7/11 location again and
> > > Downtown
> > > > >>> Disney and somewhere else. Please message me if you want to
> > > > >>> participate and please, please spread the word. Time T.B.A.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> I believe all entertainment venues are watching this and are
> > > > >>> children's freedom is in jeopardy. For those of you who cannot
> > > > >>> participate, we are asking to hold rally's at your local Disney
> > > > >>> Stores. Please voice your concerns by calling the park and
> sending
> > > > >>> your letter and sharing your stories how the Disability Passes
> need
> > > to
> > > > >>> be made available for any person with Special Needs.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Here is the information to let your voices be heard. Feel to
> flood
> > > > >>> their Facebook page under the recommendations section as well.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> CALL (714) 781-4636. Select the option to speak to a cast member
> > > about
> > > > >>> general questions. Once you get a live person on the other end,
> ask
> > > to
> > > > >>> be transferred to "Guest Relations In the Park." This is some
> kind
> > of
> > > > >>> code for them. But also ask for them to stay on the line while
> you
> > > are
> > > > >>> being transferred to make sure it goes through. You should then
> be
> > > > >>> talking to someone else who will know a lot more about the
> proposed
> > > > >>> discontinuation of the guest services program than the initial
> > people
> > > > you
> > > > >> reach will.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> For those people with annual passes, I tried to call the number
> for
> > > > >>> help with that, (714) 781-7277, but ended up back at the same
> > voice
> > > > >>> menu you get when you call the general number.
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> MAIL YOUR LETTERS WITH YOUR PERSONAL STORIES TO
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Mailing Address:
> > > > >>> Disneyland Resort
> > > > >>> P.O. Box 3232
> > > > >>> Anaheim, CA 92802-3232
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> AND
> > > > >>> CC:
> > > > >>> Robert A. Iger
> > > > >>> Chief Executive Officer
> > > > >>> The Walt Disney Company
> > > > >>> 500 South Buena Vista Street
> > > > >>> Burbank, CA 91521-4873
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> AND
> > > > >>> cc:Thomas O. Staggs
> > > > >>> Chairman
> > > > >>> Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
> > > > >>> 500 South Buena Vista Street
> > > > >>> Burbank, CA 91521-4873
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>> Nancy
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>
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