LisaBi
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Hi everyone - I used to be on DISboards, and particularly the disABILITIES forum quite a bit, but haven't been here much for a few years. Life's been nuts - I went back to school leaving no free time. We haven't been to WDW since Sept. 2009. But we are planning a trip for this coming September. I can't wait. DS has been begging nearly daily for the past year "I hope we go Disney soon." Life just wouldn't allow it. And now my older son has left to join the Air Force, and Connor is really missing him. So I think a trip will be a good diversion.
I finally have some free time, so I'll be reading these boards until my eyes are bleary.
As little about us - My son is 18, has Down Syndrome, and WDW is his favorite place on earth next to Camp Barnabas in Missouri (he is there now). I started taking him to WDW, just the two of us, as much as I could back in 2004. He just has such a great time - its a place he can enjoy, and it gives him an opportunity to do the same things any other kid does.
We always use a WC in the parks. While he can be quite energetic, his stamina doesn't last long. I'm a little concerned for this upcoming trip -he's gained a lot of weight in the last two years - I hope I can push! He couldn't handle a scooter or electric chair. Oh my - he'd be running over way too many people.
We've used a GAC in the past, but on the last trip, we did pretty good without one - I think the only meltdown was on Aladdin, so we ended up skipping it. I'll have to see how this trip goes to decide if I need to get one.
Like I said, I'll be reading thru these forums, but if anyone has any info on things that have changed in the last two years (disability related or not) I'd appreciate the info.
Thanks, and looking forward to getting to "know" everyone.
Lisa
I finally have some free time, so I'll be reading these boards until my eyes are bleary.
As little about us - My son is 18, has Down Syndrome, and WDW is his favorite place on earth next to Camp Barnabas in Missouri (he is there now). I started taking him to WDW, just the two of us, as much as I could back in 2004. He just has such a great time - its a place he can enjoy, and it gives him an opportunity to do the same things any other kid does.
We always use a WC in the parks. While he can be quite energetic, his stamina doesn't last long. I'm a little concerned for this upcoming trip -he's gained a lot of weight in the last two years - I hope I can push! He couldn't handle a scooter or electric chair. Oh my - he'd be running over way too many people.

Like I said, I'll be reading thru these forums, but if anyone has any info on things that have changed in the last two years (disability related or not) I'd appreciate the info.
Thanks, and looking forward to getting to "know" everyone.
Lisa