[blparent] Disney World

[Amanda Winkler]

I would highly call customer services for DW and ask for someone who helps 
with accomidations for disabled persons.  If your not satesfied with the 
information just ask for the person's manager.  Try to be specific with your 
questions.

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From: "Michael Baldwin" <mbaldwin at gpcom.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:00 AM
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [blparent] Disney World

> Hi,
> I know some of you have been to DW on here, and we are planning a trip for
> June 2012. My question isn't really parenting related, because there will 
> be
> 4 adults, and 3 kids, so the kids should not create an issue for 1 blind
> dad.
>
> What is the best kind of cane to take. I was thinking the telescoping 
> kind.
> Easy to collapse before getting on rides, and it will be small enough I 
> can
> just put it in the stroller with a kid if I don't feel like using it at 
> the
> time.
>
> if I am the only one who wants to go on a ride, will the Cast Members
> assist, or will my wife need to go to help me get on, but then she not get
> on herself.
>
> Other tips for a blind adult at DW?
>
> I know of the Braille maps and guides, but those don't interest me much,
> unless I can get them ahead of time. I don't want to take time away from 
> the
> kids' play to read a guide.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
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