About the GAC

AutisticAlice

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I'm sure this has been asked before but... Can the GAC have more than one accommodation? I'm just curious because I'm not really sure how the work, aside from being used for those with disabilities.
 
I did. But I didn't read anything saying stuff about if it could or not and I've read them a dozen times. That's why I was asking, unless I missed a thread but I read everything I could about them.
 
I'm sure this has been asked before but... Can the GAC have more than one accommodation? I'm just curious because I'm not really sure how the work, aside from being used for those with disabilities.

A GAC is only used for those with disabilities. As far as specifics; the mods here ask that that information not be posted. That is why Piper directed you to the thread written by Sue the mod. She has written quite a good bit of information on the GAC.
 

You just need to tell the CM what accommodations you need they will put what ever stamps apply keep in mind they are not usually needed for wheel chairs or scooters
 
If you need more than one accommodation that a GAC can provide they will stamp it accordingly. So if you need 2 things, they will give you one card with 2 stamps. You will not need a card a for each need ( which is what I think you are trying to figure out).
 
If you need more than one accommodation that a GAC can provide they will stamp it accordingly. So if you need 2 things, they will give you one card with 2 stamps. You will not need a card a for each need ( which is what I think you are trying to figure out).
That is correct.
And, I would not put specific information about GACs in your story.
People expect to get whatever they read about and specific things you write may not be how things are handled by time time your story is read.

We ask posters not to post specific names of stamps, descriptions of stamps or exactly what happened to them at specific attractions for Guest Assistance Cards (GACs)

Some of the reasons are:

WDW can and does change the Guest Assistance Card from time to time. Sometimes it is what it or a specific stamp is called or looks like. Sometimes it is how it works.
And, things you may not be able to see can change how guests are handled.
This can include things like staffing at an attraction, how busy the park and that attraction are, time of day and time of year and how many other guests with special needs are waiting,
How a particular GAC is handled may not even be the same on the same attraction on the same day (even for the same guest).

People tend to read things other people posted and ask for the same stamp, whether or not it is the one that best fits their needs. Guests need to be prepared to explain their needs to Guest Relations.

These are some of the reasons why we ask people not to post the names or descriptions of stamps or exactly what accommodation they were given.

The informations about GACs in post 6 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread is up to date and accurate. It is based on the ADA and is general enough to not give a lot of information that is likely to change. Someone who knows that they need to explain their needs, should be able to get the assistance they need.
 
I can add a disclaimer to my story that tells people about it and saying what you to,d me, if that helps. But I don't think where I post my story that readers would care. They don't pay attention to those kind of things. I don't even remember how it was explained, but if I redo the story, I'll probably fix it.

I added one telling my readers the one I used is fictional, since the whole story is fiction.
 
You could get rid of your issue with GACs by just not mentioning it at all. Especially if your readers won't know or care about it anyway.

As far as a Wish Granting organization, have you thought about making it totally fictional - don't make up a Wish organization - make up a person, who acts as a kind of Fairy Godmother and grants the wish. That way, you can make whatever you want happen for whatever reason you want. And you won't get into trouble with any real wish granting organizations that think you maybe basing your fictional one on them.
 






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