tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post3549649763176109691..comments2024-02-21T07:58:44.752-05:00Comments on The Great Umbrella Heist: TIPS: Disney, special needs and small childrenSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-86425877911122768162013-03-08T13:10:07.127-05:002013-03-08T13:10:07.127-05:00Debbie- Yes, you can request a GAC for Autism. I t...Debbie- Yes, you can request a GAC for Autism. I took a family friend with Autism to Disneyland and had no problems. They may tell you they don't give a GAC for the diagnosis, just the symptoms so tell the family to be specific and real about what the child may do in certain situations. Also the child needs to be present to get the card and at the attractions it will be used on.<br /><br />They offer GACs for a variety of needs. My daughter for example wears glasses and due to her vision problem has a very hard time using stairs. We have one that allows us to us ramps or elevators if the ride has stairs. I used to carry her, but now that she's 50 pounds I just can't. It has made our day more enjoyable so we really appreciate using it. <br /><br />And Sarah, thank you for pointing out it's not a "skip the line" pass. I see a lot of people trying to use it as such and complaining when they have to wait. It's so bad at Disneyland that the guest services cast members seem to be almost gotten stingy with them, but they do give them out as needed. Staceey L. https://www.blogger.com/profile/01079218952154246061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-19969240561925962702013-03-07T15:28:02.239-05:002013-03-07T15:28:02.239-05:00amazing post, i love disney !! i love your blog, p...amazing post, i love disney !! i love your blog, please continue to write more about it!Urielhttp://roupinhasdebebediferentes.tumblr.com/post/44725676188/roupinhasdebebeextravagantesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-3851868375717598272013-03-06T08:06:51.469-05:002013-03-06T08:06:51.469-05:00Lease - thanks for the add'l info.Lease - thanks for the add'l info.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-75554791439854209732013-03-05T22:35:06.223-05:002013-03-05T22:35:06.223-05:00Great tips and explanation of the GAC and it's...Great tips and explanation of the GAC and it's uses.<br />Debbie, a GAC is available for non-physical conditions. In the case of spectrum issues in some attractions they have areas the family can wait in that are quieter. They can also take advantage of the first aide area that is air conditioned and has a quiet space. <br />The DisABILITIES board on disboards.com is a wonderful reference.Leasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622588557471182558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-7545224868330080092013-03-05T20:12:46.093-05:002013-03-05T20:12:46.093-05:00I try not to think about what will happen when Ann...I try not to think about what will happen when Anna is older. One day (or week or month) at a time works better for me. She's okay at smaller places where she is able to rest. A zoo or aquarium - right now, she needs a stroller.<br /><br />Debbie - I don't know anyone personally who has requested a GAC for autism BUT from everything I read, it is very common and accepted. They don't need to explain their condition but what they need. If there is too much noise, crowding, etc in a regular line, they need to state that. The kids need to be present when they request a GAC.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09856102708963900512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-40507700087988961332013-03-05T13:38:42.761-05:002013-03-05T13:38:42.761-05:00There is a family in our school with triplets. Al...There is a family in our school with triplets. Although they do not have any physical medical conditions, they are all on the autism spectrum. The girls are mainstreamed, but the boy is more severely mentally impaired. I am wondering if you encountered any services in your travels for those handicaps? This family is travelling to Disney in the fall.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699715270329149095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7707332630639933436.post-4606369134152927202013-03-05T09:00:21.582-05:002013-03-05T09:00:21.582-05:00we tagged a stroller as a wheelchair at the baltim...we tagged a stroller as a wheelchair at the baltimore aquarium. I did a little research prior and found that strollers were not allowed period. The man at the stroller check area looked a little weird when I told him we were tagging as a wheelchair, but he didn't question us or anything.<br /><br />I just keep wondering what we will do as P gets older, and our PT mentioned a medical stroller, so I guess I will have to keep that in the back of my head.Just the Tiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207455676987959105noreply@blogger.com