wdw with chronic pain (fibromyalgia) and depression- tips?

[scojos]

just looking at the fda website now- if the drug i take is on the list ie tramadol, does that mean its ok to bring in??

 

[QueenElinor]

this is from the state of florida dmv

And some info on getting a temporary tag from Florida well if you get a blue badge from uk

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT BY A CITIZEN (VISITOR STATUS) OF ANOTHER COUNTRY

A copy of the visitor’s current out-of-country parking permit.

Proof of identification such as a passport or comparable identification to verify ownership of the out-of-country parking permit. A Florida driver license or ID card is not required.

FEES: A temporary Permit may be issued up to 6 months: $15.00 regardless of the number of days for which it is issued. No subsequent permit is allowed.


http://orlandotouristinformationbureau.com/other/international-parking-badges.htm


http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/dosanddonts.html

http://www.flhsmv.gov/SafetyTips/PDFs/Handicapped.pdf

I think there is some confusion here. If you actually have a valid blue hangtag from a foreign country in a reciprocal agreement with the US (the UK has such an agreement), you don't have to buy one here. The blue badge is universally recognized. I have used mine all over the world and never had a problem. I think the above links you are referencing might be referring to what happens if the state of Florida has to issue a blue hangtag if the visitor has no hangtag they can physically bring with them. For instance, many people in the US have no hangtag but have handicapped plates, which you can't bring with you.

Here is the relevant Florida statute:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.1958.html

And here is a link where someone wrote in and asked the Florida Highway Patrol:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g34515-i19-k2452709-o10-U_K_disabled_Badges_ARE_valid_in_the_U_S-Orlando_Florida.html

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

OP - Do not worry about bringing your meds into the US from the UK, even opiates and anti-depressants. You have been given some incorrect advice here; it won't be a problem. You don't need any kind of paperwork, including a physician's note. I travel internationally quite frequently with an opiate pain med (kidney stones), which I have taken to and from the US to the UK, Sweden, Finland, Italy, France, Hungary, Germany, Netherlands, etc. and not once has anyone given it a second glance. Tramadol is fine as long as you have a prescription. Just to be safe, make sure you keep all your drugs in their prescription bottles, but even that probably won't be necessary.

I agree that it can be a problem bring prescription meds into certain countries, but the US should be fine.

 

[disney david]

I think there is some confusion here. If you actually have a valid blue hangtag from a foreign country in a reciprocal agreement with the US (the UK has such an agreement), you don't have to buy one here. The blue badge is universally recognized. I have used mine all over the world and never had a problem. I think the above links you are referencing might be referring to what happens if the state of Florida has to issue a blue hangtag if the visitor has no hangtag they can physically bring with them. For instance, many people in the US have no hangtag but have handicapped plates, which you can't bring with you.

Here is the relevant Florida statute:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.1958.html

i am going on what on the state of florida dmv web site says unless they have not updated it. you can use your handicap card from other state in the us without no problem. their other sites saying the same thing as the florida site


this is what ont heir site that was updated june 2012


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT BY A CITIZEN (VISITOR STATUS) OF ANOTHER COUNTRY

A copy of the visitor’s current out-of-country parking permit.

Proof of identification such as a passport or comparable identification to verify ownership of the out-of-country parking permit. A Florida driver license or ID card is not required.

FEES: A temporary Permit may be issued up to 6 months: $15.00 regardless of the number of days for which it is issued. No subsequent permit is allowed.

 

[disney david]

I think there is some confusion here. If you actually have a valid blue hangtag from a foreign country in a reciprocal agreement with the US (the UK has such an agreement), you don't have to buy one here. The blue badge is universally recognized. I have used mine all over the world and never had a problem. I think the above links you are referencing might be referring to what happens if the state of Florida has to issue a blue hangtag if the visitor has no hangtag they can physically bring with them. For instance, many people in the US have no hangtag but have handicapped plates, which you can't bring with you.

Here is the relevant Florida statute:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.1958.html

And here is a link where someone wrote in and asked the Florida Highway Patrol:

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g34515-i19-k2452709-o10-U_K_disabled_Badges_ARE_valid_in_the_U_S-Orlando_Florida.html

yeah that from 2008 and fhp dose not write handicap tickets so they most likely wont know the rules even in the comment say their wrong.

 

[QueenElinor]

yeah that from 2008 and fhp dose not write handicap tickets so they most likely wont know the rules. even in the comments they say their wrong.

The statute is from 2012. As I said, there is a lot of confusion regarding this, but I have never heard of anyone getting a citation using a blue badge from another country.

Also, if you apply for a Florida handicapped tag, you're supposed to have a Florida driver's license. Not sure how that works, either.

As a precaution, I used to carry around the reciprocity agreement in case I had to fight it, but I never did.

 

[disney david]

The statute is from 2012. As I said, there is a lot of confusion regarding this, but I have never heard of anyone getting a citation using a blue badge from another country.

As a precaution, I used to carry around the reciprocity agreement in case I had to fight it, but I never did.

your right but dose not mean it wont happen to someone the state of florida needs to update their web site. If you have one issued by a another us state then your be fine.

 

[QueenElinor]

your right but dose not mean it wont happen to someone the state of florida needs to update their web site. If you have one issued by a another us state then your be fine.

Yes, it definitely does depend on who is the officer on patrol! Because it's not very clear at all.

 

[disney david]

Yes, it definitely does depend on who is the officer on patrol! Because it's not very clear at all.

yes because you have one site saying one thing and another saying one thing and a new revision to the law that not that clear either. you may never get a ticket but it be that one deputy that write the ticket and now you have 250 to pay.that why i always like to tell guest to get the 15 temporary pass just to be safe. but wish the state would update their site and have one place with a definite answer that clear and state what you can and cant do.

 

[QueenElinor]

Here is the new reciprocity agreement:
http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/IntOrg/ecmt/accessibility/parking.html

So if the US honors UK permits, and Florida honors US permits, then Florida honors UK permits!! Clear as mud.

 

[scojos]

i dont have a blue badge so it really doesnt matter does it??

thank you lost in cyber space for you response and disney david, to avoid OT debates, if i have any more questions would you mind if i pm ed you??
thanks again for those who answered the questions i asked

 

[disney david]

Here is the new reciprocity agreement:
http://www.internationaltransportforum.org/IntOrg/ecmt/accessibility/parking.html
So if the US honors UK permits, and Florida honors US permits, then Florida honors UK permits!! Clear as mud.

one las thing i dont want to hijack this thread any more and since the op dosen't have one it dose not make sense to keep talking about. i looked on the site and it still tells you to check with the state and give you links to the each state dmv web site. so even if the us accepts dose not mean the states will they have agreement with each other to accept each other placard.

 

[disney david]

i dont have a blue badge so it really doesnt matter does it??

thank you lost in cyber space for you response and disney david, to avoid OT debates, if i have any more questions would you mind if i pm ed you??
thanks again for those who answered the questions i asked

sorry for going off topic and hijacking your thread i going to stop so please feel free to ask any questions you like.

 

[scojos]

sorry for going off topic and hijacking your thread i going to stop so please feel free to ask any questions you like.

TY hun, and its fine, i just have a pet hate when a sensible question asked by the OP (in this case me!) turns into a power struggle as everyone wants to be right about something totally irrelevant to the OP!!!

thats my issue lol, not yours, and just thought as so many people had already read this thread it might provide other people with info too.... lets be honest alot of people suffer from depression, but most fail to accept they are depressed OR admit it publically, depression is a "taboo" subject (well it is here in the UK dont know about in the US) I had no choice but to accept my mental disabilities as they go hand in hand with my physical ones, and i know fm is becoming more frequently diagnosed nowadays.....

look you ve got me on my high horse now lmao



i hope other people have gained info from this thread, and rest assured i ll continue to ask ((random)) questions as they come up!!

ok, i have another random question... who heavy are the ecv s that u rent, would my normal build fit and healthy hubby be able to pick it up and put it in the trunk of our rental car?? do we need a "big" car? was thinking of renting an intermediate car, will that be big enough for ecv??

tracy

 

[mackay_j]

the ECV fitted into our full size SUV easy. We had hired a 1/2size one but on seeing the wheelchair they upgraded us free. It would have gone in the 1/2 size, but prob not in anything much smaller. One thing we did do was leave the evc in the boot and only take the battery in to charge up at night, thus saving space in the room and also less for hubby to lift inand out of the car.
It comes appart and can be lifted by one strong person - my dd's 18 and 15 could not have done it easily on their own.

have you a folding wheelchair as if so it would be worth taking to use if you are just staying about your resort or poping out to a restuarant.

Also handy is a folding walking stick, much easier to take with you on the EVC for getting on and off in the parks. Also good for using on the plane

 

[scojos]

i have crutches which i ll deff take with me, for plane, but also to go to pool etc, and some walking helps my condition, just dont want to "kill" myself walking too far iyswim....
as for car info, i ll take that into account when booking xx

 

[mackay_j]

carting the crutches about on the ECV may be a bit of hassle, thats why I take the folding sticks. They fit in the basket of the evc so are much easier to use while in wdw.

 

[scojos]

i dont have one of those
where can i get one? OT?
tracy

 

[mackay_j]

i dont have one of those
where can i get one? OT?
tracy

I bought mine at my local pharmacy, I sure boots would stock them. I have also seen them in my local garden center (why who knows).

 

[scojos]

I bought mine at my local pharmacy, I sure boots would stock them. I have also seen them in my local garden center (why who knows).

lol i ll have alook!! going to our local shopping centre tomorrow (going to have a trial in a ecv to see how i get on, to get kids school shoes so i ll have a look in boots x