Wording for a DAS?

[Elacklen]

I would love advice from others that have been there, as it is our first time...

I know my DS's diagnosis is irrelevant to get a DAS, as it is on needs, not diagnosis. I planned to say " My DS needs the opportunity to wait outside of a crowded line," and the negative impacts that could result in waiting there. Thoughts?

If this type of post is not allowed, my apologies.

 

[2tinkerbell]

It sounds good to me. I would certainly start with that and then answer any questions the CM may have.

 

[Cedarmom]

I worried about how to word our needs as well. When we talked to guest services, I started much that way but also described the behaviors that would potentially result from that negative impact. I wrote things down ahead of time to help collect my thoughts.

 

[SueM in MN]

posters please remember not to post "scripts" of what yo say.

Basically, you need to explain what the person's disability related needs are. Since the DAS allows waits outside of the regular line, your explanation of needs should only involve what would be problems while in the lines.

 

[Elacklen]

Thank you so much SueM. I'm sorry I did not post appropriately.

 

[pixarmom]

Sue, I think it's OK to say this, but please let me know if not. When I was thinking of how to articulate our son's needs, I created a short document to share with the guest services CM - just a few bullet points. I used language from his IEP and therapists' reports. I thought his present levels and the introduction to his behavior plan articulated his needs particularly well. Of course, I had to relate that to the parks, but it provided a good starting point.

 

[lanejudy]

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Sue, I think it's OK to say this, but please let me know if not. When I was thinking of how to articulate our son's needs, I created a short document to share with the guest services CM - just a few bullet points. I used language from his IEP and therapists' reports. I thought his present levels and the introduction to his behavior plan articulated his needs particularly well. Of course, I had to relate that to the parks, but it provided a good starting point.

Short bullet points is a fine idea. Keep it simple,though, and remember that the language often used in IEPs and therapists' reports may be more technical than necessary, and could be misunderstood by a CM not familiar with such terms.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[SueM in MN]

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Short bullet points is a fine idea. Keep it simple,though, and remember that the language often used in IEPs and therapists' reports may be more technical than necessary, and could be misunderstood by a CM not familiar with such terms.

Enjoy your vacation!

I agree.
And remember that the needs you talk about should relate to issues the person may encounter in the regular lines.

 

[EastYorkDisneyFan]

something to keep in mind even with a DAS you will still have to wait in line it could be shorter depending on time of day or hwo many other poel with one or how many people with FP + are in it as well.