[blindkid] accessible Disney, braille version

[Rene Harrell]

Actually, the guides are free. They ask for a deposit that is returned to
you once you return the guide, which is the same for the audio descriptive
service.

We go as a family to disney every other year in the fall/winter. Clare is
not a good enough braille reader to make use of the braille guide, but she
has absolutely *loved* the audio descriptive service. They don't advertise
these services to the general population, but when you specifically request
information for those traveling to WDW with disabilities, or look on their
website under traveling with disabilities, they prominently mention both
services.

 I will say that I've always appreciated Disney's positive attitude towards
those special needs. They offer help by way of the Guest Assistance Card if
you feel you need it, but by the same token they really let you determine
what you need and don't cross the line into being overly "helpful" either.
Disney is one of the few places where no pays us any particular attention,
which we greatly enjoy! :smile

Rene

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM, Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>wrote:

> Hello Joy and everyone,
>
>    And can get them free of charge as sighted persons can obtain free print
> guides.
>
> Peter Donahue
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joy Orton" <ortonsmom at gmail.com>
> To: <blindkid at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 10:31 PM
> Subject: Re: [blindkid] accessible Disney, braille version
>
>
> We enjoyed reading the braille park guide at Disney World. It was
> available with a $25 deposit. All three braille readers with us liked
> it. Our only issue was that the pages kept coming out of the plastic
> comb binding, a good indication that it was being used!
>
> The stationary braille park map only had words on it. There were no
> tactile indications of paths, just names of things with a general idea
> of their location. I thought it was a nice idea that might use a
> little more work. :)
>
> I saw information about the braille guide as well as audio
> descriptions on the park guide for persons with disabilities, that we
> received when we asked for the courtesy pass. Three adults in our
> party requested passes; I was the only one who noticed that they had a
> braille guide. It's something we need to make sure others know about.
>
> Joy
>
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