Advice please for new web site supporting disabled children

[sturgess]

Hi, We've two children with cerebral palsy who are both wheelchair users and every year, we struggle to find information for holidays that are suitable. We know that WDW is perfect for us but only after years of apprehension of how it would be once we got there. We're due to visit Florida again for 3 weeks in October and November and we're aiming to put together a load of video clips to show the accessibility of many attractions, rides and shows which we'll showcase via our web site which already has advice on applying for funding for such holidays. Currently we are concentrating on physical disabilities but hope to expand the site once it is more established. What I'm hoping for is that people here can help me with looking at the site and proposing additional areas for us to cover or even sharing photos and experiences for us to share with others to help other people planning to take their children to WDW and the surrounding areas. Currently we're also 56 days to go on our blog which is tracking our planning and hopefully will report each day on what we're doing and our experiences. Please also feel free to follow us either on our website at www dot wdw dot me dot uk or on Facebook. Many thanks, any comments or constructive criticism very welcome Pete, Kate, Tom & Charlie

 

[Lisa71]

Thank you for doing this. We are on the west coast so cannot help right now but our DS has CP too..he can walk but not for long and gait gets very unsteady. We have been to WDW twice and loved it. It was truly the best place to be as a family as they are so accommodating and helpful. Traveling other places is nowhere near as good. Blessings and keep us posted!

 

[SueM in MN]

Two suggestions -
The DIBB has a good and very active forum for guests with special needs:
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=112

Also, I noticed you posted a link to the Disney Mom's Panel and listed them as 'ask the real experts'. Posters here (including me) have found many errors in the answers given there. The website does include a disclaimer that indicates the information given is the opinion of the moms answering the question and that Disney does not guarantee the accuracy of the answers.

There are a few websites and blogs already dealing with special needs. I do have a selection of photos showing accessibilities posted on the DIS site photo page (and actually have about 1,000 more that I have not had time to post).
You can find some accessibility photos also on the EPCOT FAQs that are what I intend to do as I have time.
www.allearsnet.com also has a photo album of accessible ride photos.