Child with disabilities

[rncarver1]

My son is currently 3. We want to take him to Walt Disney World for his 4th birthday which is Feb 2013. I realize this is a bit far in advance but I wanted to try to start understanding how to have a fantastic trip for least money, and how to accomodate his needs.

We catherize him every 4 hours, and I don't think it will be convenient to run to the hotel every time...so is there a place where the bathrooms are larger that we could go to?

Also, he walks but gets tired quickly. Is there stroller rental available?

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Hi and to both DisBoards and disABILITIES!

Fast answers to your first two questions.

Every Park has a RN-staffed First Aid Center where you can go. They have screened cubicles that people can use for procedures or rest, as well as they can dispose of medical waste. Additionally, each Park also have a few companion restrooms; their locations are on the special Guidemap for Guests With Disabilities which are available at each park

There definitely is stroller rental available at each Park.

If you click on where it says "disABILTIES" at the top of this page it will take you to the Index. One of the top items is the "disABILTIES FAQ" which will gives lots of useful information.

Or, if you want an easier route to the FAQs, click on the link in my signature.

 

[SueM in MN]

You would be able to cath him in the Child Care center or in First Aid - there is one in each park.
There are also Companion Restrooms in each park - they are basically a large single person bathroom with a lockable door. There are not that many in each park. Each men's and ladies room also has at least one handicapped stall, which are larger than regular stalls.

This thread will help you - it has pictures of typical Handicapped bathroom stalls, Companion Restrooms and rooms in First Aid.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2076903

What will work for you depends on what you need to do the catheterization. If you can do it on the toilet or in his stroller with no counter space to set my thing, then the handicapped stalls will probably do. Most of the Companion Restrooms don't have a counter.

If he needs to lie down and/or you need a counter or clean flat surface, your best bet will be First Aid or Baby Care.

Strolle rental is available, but he would probably be most comfortable in his own.

 

[Escape2Disney]

I'd also like to add that you can get a GAC to use the stroller as a wheelchair. That way you can use the stroller in the queue lines and/or handicap entrances for rides that don't have mainstream lines.

 

[Bitsmommy]

You may want to look into renting a stroller from one of the companies that deliver strollers to your resort. That way you can use it in the parks and at the resort if need be. Plus the Disney strollers aren't as comfortable and are pretty expensive.

 

[wendylovesdisney]

You may want to look into renting a stroller from one of the companies that deliver strollers to your resort. That way you can use it in the parks and at the resort if need be. Plus the Disney strollers aren't as comfortable and are pretty expensive.

Just read the first page of your blog. Oh my gosh. It says it all!!!

 

[Bitsmommy]

Just read the first page of your blog. Oh my gosh. It

Those are my boys that is my life I kind of thought we were both members of "the club" but I didn't want to assume.

 

[buffettgirl]

My son is currently 3. We want to take him to Walt Disney World for his 4th birthday which is Feb 2013. I realize this is a bit far in advance but I wanted to try to start understanding how to have a fantastic trip for least money, and how to accomodate his needs.

We catherize him every 4 hours, and I don't think it will be convenient to run to the hotel every time...so is there a place where the bathrooms are larger that we could go to?

Also, he walks but gets tired quickly. Is there stroller rental available?

oh and it's absolutely not too early to be planning. In fact, plan, plan, plan and then plan some more. Now.

You'll want to know where you're eating and schedule those meals at times that are convenient for your situation - nothing will be worse than having no reservations and then knowing that you either have to rush or eat at a bad time.

You'll want to know which days in which parks are going to be the lightest so that you'll spend less energy waiting in lines and less time fighting crowds so that you can maximize the energy your child has.

You'll want to know where you're staying and how the transportation works so that you know how to get from point A to point B then to point C with as little trouble as possible.

These are things all families going to disney must do, but they're absolutely mandatory for any of us who go with kids who have special needs.

"tourguide mike", "touring plans" and "easy WDW" all have access to good park info on crowds.