Bath seats / boards info

[Liz_13]

Hi there! First time poster, I have been trawling the pages to get this info but couldn't find it so apologies if it's been discussed before.
My husband and I are hoping to visit WDW later this year but are limited to certain dates, and to get a room at Art Of Animation (looks lovely and for our dates the price is right!) the only problem is the only accessible rooms they have here are with a bathtub rather than a roll in shower (when we can travel.) I can't get in and out of a bath but could manage with a bath board or seat if appropriate. I know something of this sort is available but no pictures exist (to my knowledge! Haha) of it online - could anyone shed any light on what kind of over or in bath seating is available?

Many thanks!!! Xx

 

[lanejudy]

Welcome to the disABILITIES Forum! There are various types of "accessible" rooms at WDW resorts, some with tubs and handrails, others with roll-in showers. Bathchairs are available on request first come first served but there are limited quantity, and may not be the exact style you prefer. I suggest looking into renting from offsite. Care Medical Equipment rents them, you can find a link in the FAQs thread pinned near the top of this forum.
Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Liz_13]

Thanks very much for your reply! We'll have a look on that site, renting something seems like a great solution if WDW don't have an appropriate seat thanks!

 

[redberyl]

A while back someone posted that she hated the bath seats provided by disney, she felt it was very unsafe. others had no problems. Apparently they use a few different models, so there's no telling exactly what you'll get. If it's not too pricey and is something you must have, probably better to rent

 

[Liz_13]

Ah that's good to know. Yeah it's a necessity as I can't stand to shower or get out of a bath, we have emailed Disney aswell asking what models they can provide and if they have pictures.

 

[I Love Pluto]

I have taken a bath bench - which comes apart for travel - on the plane many times. They do not charge for this because it is handicapped equipment.

 

[mamabunny]

You may want to enquire about an adapter for the tub spout for a hand-held shower wand as well. That might make using the tub/chair combo much easier.