[Mdpobc] disney hints

Wed Apr 20 18:42:17 UTC 2011

Hi.  Alycia was 7, and still adjusting to her recent vision loss (she sees 
out of the lower left corner of her left eye only w/ 20/400 vision.  The 
rides that are dark to begin with were difficult for her to enjoy, but I 
just did a quick search  on yahoo using "Disney World and Blind Visitors" 
and came up with a tremendous amount of information.  Most importantly, the 
park now offers a descriptive devise to the visually impaired for over a 
dozen of the attractions.  This would probably be better for your 5 year old 
than your 3 year old.

You can also request a Guest Assistance Pass, which will enable you to avoid 
long, dark lines that might disorient the kids and quite frankly, it is 
boring in line when you can't see what's going on around you.  Perhaps you 
can also request a one on one meeting with their favorite character.  We 
found the park employees to be extremely helpful once we explained Alycia's 
vision situation.

I'd recommend taking advantage of the daytime parades and the Epcot World 
Showcase performances if your kids' vision will enable them to see any of 
the performers; I believe there's a daily schedule so you can find out when 
they are and get an up front spot.  Alycia loved "Soarin" in Epcot even 
though she couldn't see the screen and thought Splash Mountain was tons of 
fun.  She drove a car on the Grand Prix racetrack with our help @ the wheel 
and with verbal clues.  The cars can't veer too far off the track anyway.

I'm sure if you start with an internet search, you will come up with many 
ideas and further questions.

Enjoy!!

Stefanie Levy

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> There are no real rules on making it fun. It will be fun regardless.! 
> Just keep in mind the size and scope of the park and plan accordingly with 
> breaks and snacks.
>
> For the most part, I exposed Jess to all the available rides (height taken 
> into account). Certainly make sure that some of the costumed characters 
> interact with them. Even though the characters are not permitted to speak 
> it should still be an exciting encounter. You can tactfully ask the person 
> if they can touch the layout of the costume head, any large ears or feet 
> etc..
>
> I would resist the temptation to accept offers from ride attendants to 
> "jump the line". Standing in line is a normal part of the experience and 
> you do not want to be singled out as "different".
>
> Take the time to point out in a descriptive way some of the more prominent 
> features you confront.
>
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> Hello,
> My name is Christine.  I'm a Mom of two wonderful blind children age 3 & 
> 5.  My husband Doug and I are planning a trip to Disney World for the 
> family.  We(parents) have been before but it will be the children's first 
> visit.  Disney is such a visual place, I was hoping I could learn from 
> other parents who have been through it, how to make the experience more 
> wonderful, more tactile, more blind friendly if you will.  The children 
> have very little usable vision and are not cognitively impaired.  Any 
> input would be greatly appreciated.
> Smiles, Christine Day
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> Subject: [Mdpobc] FW: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Convention
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> Trudy L. Pickrel
> President MD Parents of Blind Children
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> There is a Braille literacy crisis in America.
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> only 10% blind Children being taught Braille
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>> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:26:23 -0500
>> To: nfbnet-master-list at nfbnet.org
>> From: dandrews at visi.com
>> Subject: [Nfbnet-master-list] National Convention Registration
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>> Dear Federationists and Friends:
>>
>> Marsha Dyer, who handles convention registrations, and works at the
>> National Center for the Blind, has asked me to post the following 
>> information.
>>
>> There was a small typo in the March Braille Monitor in the convention
>> registration form that is used if you register via mail. The cost of
>> the Banquet is $50, fifty dollars, not $40, forty dollars, as the
>> Monitor says. Please make this adjustment when paying for your
>> banquet ticket(s).
>>
>> We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause you.
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>> David Andrews
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