Gac ?

[disneyworldmama]

I have 2 daughters that have albinism(lack of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes) and one of the two also has sensory integration dysfunction. Last time we went my one daughter wasn't born yet so we did get one GAC card for our daughter with albinism. Well this year we are going and I was wondering if it is possible to get 2 or if they will just make us get one. THe only reason we want 2 is because we are going with a big group and we sometimes split up. Sometiems the grandparents each take a group of grandkids and the other takes the other group. So am I able to get 2? Sorry if this didn't make any sense!

 

[Ms_Butterfly]

You should be able to. Just explain what you did here - that you may split up so need a GAC for each child - and I would think they would do that for you.

I was going to get one for my friend and a second one for myself when we went, but I couldn't get the nerve up to ask for one, so settled for just the one. I didn't think we would split up, anyway, since it was just the two of us - we did end up splitting up towards the end of the last day, as she was in too much pain to ride the ECV anymore so went to lie down in the First Aid Station, but I didn't end up needing to have one, so it turned out okay.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The GAC is issued to the person with the disability. Since there are two disabled people each is entitled to a GAC. You will have to have both present at Guest Relations to get the cards. If there is any question, just give the same explanation as you have given here, that you expect the group to split up.

 

[SueM in MN]

Just agreeing with the others.
You should be aware that they might both have GACs that allow different accomodations because the child who also has SID will have additional needs.

 

[DisneyMomFanatic]

I have a GAC from our last trip. Our DS is PDD and I know that we have to go to guest services at the first park to update the GAC for this trip. What I do have a question about is Since our last trip, his needs have changed and he doesn't use a stroller instead of a wheelchair. Do I just explain his needs and issues that he has now and they will decide what type of GAC to issue this year? Thanks
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[SueM in MN]

I have a GAC from our last trip. Our DS is PDD and I know that we have to go to guest services at the first park to update the GAC for this trip. What I do have a question about is Since our last trip, his needs have changed and he doesn't use a stroller instead of a wheelchair. Do I just explain his needs and issues that he has now and they will decide what type of GAC to issue this year? Thanks
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Since you have his GAC from last time, it would be helpful to bring it with, but the most important is to be able to explain the needs and issues he has now.

 

[herodrx1]

My DD (7) has albinism and we get a GAC each time. It is a big help with getting front row seats so she can see the shows. There is also seating for the parades. It usually works out good b/c a lot of others are in wheelchairs or ECV's and she can sit on the ground and not block their view.
We have not had to use it for the sunshine b/c most of the wait lines are in the shade or inside.

FYI--on the Nemo show don't sit right down front. Its harder to see b/c you are below the stage. My DD thought it was better a few rows back.

 

[disneyworldmama]

My DD (7) has albinism and we get a GAC each time. It is a big help with getting front row seats so she can see the shows. There is also seating for the parades. It usually works out good b/c a lot of others are in wheelchairs or ECV's and she can sit on the ground and not block their view.
We have not had to use it for the sunshine b/c most of the wait lines are in the shade or inside.

FYI--on the Nemo show don't sit right down front. Its harder to see b/c you are below the stage. My DD thought it was better a few rows back.

Great, thank you so much! It is always nice meeting others who know about albinism! My dd got her first negative comments about it yesterday. Luckily she is only 2 so didn't know but I did and it broke my heart. Usually they just say it to us or say it thinking we don't hear it

 

[SueM in MN]

FYI--on the Nemo show don't sit right down front. Its harder to see b/c you are below the stage. My DD thought it was better a few rows back.

Other shows that have the stage built up like that include
Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and American Adventure.

The Mermaid usually has all seats filled for the shows, so you may have no choice. It's not that bad in the front seat.

 

[Piper]

Great, thank you so much! It is always nice meeting others who know about albinism! My dd got her first negative comments about it yesterday. Luckily she is only 2 so didn't know but I did and it broke my heart. Usually they just say it to us or say it thinking we don't hear it

That makes me sad to hear. I teach multicultural children (11 countries last year) and had a child with albinism (Pre_K). At the beginning of the year, I told the children that his eyes didn't work as well as theirs, so he was going to stand beside the book when I read to them. He also told them that sometimes he had to look at things close to see. We talked about what he could say if he was having trouble seeing something. We talked about the things he was very good at (because of OT, he was great at cutting!) He wore a hat and sunglasses outside and I encouraged the other students to do the same (and many of them did.) Instead of being shunned, he was very popular. My students thought his hair and eyes were beautiful--and they were!

 

[Bsbllmom]

I have a GAC from our last trip. Our DS is PDD and I know that we have to go to guest services at the first park to update the GAC for this trip. What I do have a question about is Since our last trip, his needs have changed and he doesn't use a stroller instead of a wheelchair. Do I just explain his needs and issues that he has now and they will decide what type of GAC to issue this year? Thanks
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Yes make sure you take your GAC and let them know the changes of needs. My husband has one with all stamps except the shade stamp and we take it with us every time we go back. It is a lot more helpful.

 

[herodrx1]

Great, thank you so much! It is always nice meeting others who know about albinism! My dd got her first negative comments about it yesterday. Luckily she is only 2 so didn't know but I did and it broke my heart. Usually they just say it to us or say it thinking we don't hear it

We have been pretty lucky with this so far. There is one little girl in her class that is pretty mean. The girl has really blonde hair too. I've told my DD that it may be that she is jealous of the extra attention that my DD gets from everyone. So, we just let it roll off and think "poor so-and-so". I hope this keeps working as she gets older.

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