Question about handicapped beds

[Samantha Becker]

My mom is freaking out because I told her that AKV has no twin beds. She said it will not work because she needs a twin bed to reach across and reposition my brother (which she does about 10 times per night.) Will they bring in a twin bed for me if I request one? If not rollaway? She is also considering trying to find a supplier that will deliver a hospital bed. Any thoughts? My brother has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is 14 and weighs 200 pounds so being on a queen my mom is not able to reach around him and get leverage I guess, it was hard for her to explain.

 

[dianeschlicht]

AKV 1 bedrooms have the pull out chair that is twin sized. Not sure that would be a good option for him though.

 

[LisaS]

None of the DVC resorts have twin beds. As Diane explained, the closest thing you will find to a twin bed in a DVC resort is the sleeper chair in the living area of the 1BRs and 2BRs at AKV but I'm not sure if it's big enough for your brother. DVC does not have rollaways.

You might want to ask about your options over on the disABILITIES board.

 

[BroganMc]

I'd call Special Needs directly and ask them. I've heard tell that they have swapped out beds before at SSR (hospital bed for regular bed). Number to call is (407) 939-7807 (press 1).

They need your reservation number and travel dates.

 

[Shannons]

You can also try carevacations.com. They rent hospital beds for cruise ships and hotels in major resort cities. They deliver, set up and pick up the bed. The web site is heavily directed to cruise vacations, but they rent on land as well. Good Luck!