Will hard of hearing DBF enjoy WDW?

[corbennic]

Me and DBF (will be DH when we get there ) are going to WDW for the first time next year.

My worry is he is hard of hearing and refuses to consider a hearing aid. We get by at home - for instance we go out to see noisy action movies but wait for talkie ones on dvd so he can see the subtitles. He is ok if things are loud - so how are the shows at WDW?

I would feel guilty dragging him to lots of shows (which I LOVE) if he's not going to hear and enjoy them. Are there any shows which you really need to be able to hear to enjoy? This way I can avoid them without telling him - he would of course go if he thought I might be missing out.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

First of all, to both DisBoards and the disABILTIES! Forum.

Talking Hands will probably chime in on this with more detail that I can give. There are several type of assistive listening devices which are available for loan at the Park Guest Services. One of these is for use with reflective captioning which is similar to subtitles. In addition he can get a Guest Assistance card which may allow sitting up close at shows. And also most of the shows are interpreted according to a schedule.

Just stay tuned and more help will be coming.

 

[corbennic]

Thanks for that I will need to investigate further.

DBF read my post over my shoulder and was offended by my as he thought the was supposed to be him!

I assured him it wasn't but he'd like you to know he is more like or even !

 

[Karalynn]

DBF read my post over my shoulder and was offended by my as he thought the was supposed to be him!

I assured him it wasn't but he'd like you to know he is more like or even !

That is too cute!!!

(I knew what you meant though!!)


I don't have any info for you, but WELCOME!!!
You are definately in the right place for anything you need to know, this is an awesome place. It is my aspiration to someday be as knowledgable as the people are here!!!

Congratulations to and your

 

[MommytoMJM]

Talking Hands DSL is out right now, but will hopefully be back up in the next few days. She has written a couple articles at mjsspot.com (look in the articles section) abouto WDW with a hearing loss.

 

[Chuck S]

I know that Talking Hands also uses the sign language interpreters for the live shows at WDW, but I assume your DBF does not sign? The live stage shows, as far as I know, do not use the reflective captions at all, but the animatronic shows should all have some type of captioning available.

 

[RunDanceSkate]

For the shows with reflective captioning I like to get the device once so that I can catch all the words, but it is not necessarily the first time I see a show. As my son says, sometimes I read the shows and sometimes I watch them. I think we had been to Disney 3 or 4 times before I ever used reflective captioning and I enjoyed it very much. Now that I have seen the words to almost every show I think I enjoy them abit more, but didn't realize I was missing anything before.

Although I can use sign language, I use exact english and WDW uses ASL, so if I happen to catch a show that is being signed I appreciate it but don't seek them out.

Cindy

 

[Talking Hands]

Although I can use sign language, I use exact english and WDW uses ASL, so if I happen to catch a show that is being signed I appreciate it but don't seek them out.
Cindy

The live shows are scripted and memorized so they do not vary much although each have their own personalities. If you request interpreting for other things like Scoop's Pin Talk the interpreter will adjust to your style of signing just as any interpreter does. Personally my style is somewhere between CASE (conceptually accurate signed English) and ASL and that is what the interpreters use with me along with voice when we are one on one.

 

[Talking Hands]

Available for those with a hearing loss is Assisted Listening Devices, Closed Captioning, Reflective Captioning and Handheld Captioning. For those who can sign interpreting is available for some shows on a rotating basis. Ask for a schedule at Guest Services. Also you can ask for a information sheet that tells what type of captioning is available at what venue and where the ALDs work. You can call or email Guests Services and request they email it to you before your visit so you can plan

 

[corbennic]

Thanks TalkingHands! I think the assisted listening devices might work out best so I'll email guest services.