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

Thu Oct 10 16:35:04 UTC 2013

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
> > > >>>
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> > > >>> Nancy
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