I never said that was her only problem, but thanks for the information even thou that was not my question.
There is a thread about
DAS at WDW near the top of this board. The first post is a DAS FAQs.
To really simplify, DAS is for non-mobility disabilities that affect the ability to wait in the regular line. DAS allows for waiting outside of the line instead of in the line. It is not used for mobility related concerns because the CMs can see a mobility device and will route the guest to the correct line or boarding area if the regular area is not accessible. Most lines are accessible thru the regular line.
The guest does need to be able to explain their needs related to waiting in the line and, if there are mobility needs, be able to explain the other needs the person has in addition to the mobility needs.
Hi. I need help. I have several questions. For the first time my mother will be traveling with us. She has mobility issues and wears a leg brace and sometimes she cant stand for longer than 30 minutes.
There are some attractions where all guests stand for a period of time unless they have a mobility device with them.
Follow the link in my signature to the disABILITIES FAQs thread or look near the top of this board. There is a post on page 2 of that thread which lists those attractions. It is mostly shows, but also includes some attractions like Soarin' that load in 'batches'.
We will be at Disney for 12 days. She will bring with her disability id and a letter from the doctor to get the Disability Access Service Card.
As others mentioned, you don't need proof to either rent a wheelchair/
ECV or get a DAS. If you want to bring a doctor's note is up to you, but be prepared that the CMs are not going to want to look at it.
Since most people's other type of disability proof is a copy of their handicapped parking permit and most of those are giving for mobility (i.e. the person is not able to walk more than x00 feet), they are not helpful for requesting DAS.
The only thing you need is yo be able to explain the needs.
I dont know if we should rent a scooter at the parks, or a wheelchair. Or we should rent a scooter from a company outside of Disney?
Post 2 of the disABILITIES FAQs thread is about rental of wheelchairs and
ECVs. It includes renting in the parks and from off-site.
Renting in the parks works well if the person is not concerned about getting around their resort. But, most of the resorts are very large and using a wheelchair or ECV may make it easier at the resort.
Renting a wheelchair at the parks is not an issue, but be aware that ECVs are first come, first served and often run out by 10:30am or so.
Wheelchair vs. ECV really depends on the person.
An ECV gives more independence, but some people do not feel comfortable driving one. This is especially true if the person has not driven a car or only drives in a small, familiar place.
Driving an ECV requires a lot of attention, awareness of what is going on around you and ability to react quickly - people are going to pop out in front of the ECV very frequently and the driver needs to be able to stop quickly.
Even though they are not getting tired from walking, many people find that driving an ECV is tiring in the same way that driving a car in a busy city is tiring.
Someone with hearing, vision or cognitive impairments may have more difficulty driving safely and a wheelchair may be a better choice for them.
A wheelchair will need someone to push it, so the person gives up some independence, but the person with a disability will be able to look around and not have to pay attention to driving.
A rollator is another possibility if walking is not an issue, but standing is. It's basically a walker with a fold down seat. They used to be kind of rare in the parks, but can be seen all over now. They are a nice option because the person is still up walking, but has a seat whenever they need one.
My concern is that if we rent outside the battery life is only 6 hrs. How to we charge it at the room?? What happened if it die at the parks??
Please help! I need advice!
If battery life is only 6 hours, there is a problem.
Battery life depends on how fast, how far and how much weight. If the person is close to the weight limit, go for the next size to account for anything they may be carrying.
Turn it off when not in use and try to avoid speeding.
Charging in the room is not an issue. You may need to move a table or chair to get closer to an outlet and keep the ECV out of your way, but most people have no issue with charging in the room.
Another thing that affects battery life is whether it is being fully charged. A 12-18 hour day in the park followed by 4-6 hours of charging may not charge the ECV enough to last the next day.
