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Walt Disney World with Disabilities | 
 enlarge | Author: Stephen Ashley
Publisher: Ball Media Innovations, Inc.
Category: Book
List Price: $22.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 303364
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 196
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0615167608
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9780615167602
ASIN: 0615167608
Publication Date: October 2007
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Product Description
FROM MINOR TO MAJOR HEALTH AND EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS, Walt Disney World with Disabilities can help you plan a safe, fun and comfortable vacation. Its packed with insider tips and insights from the authors years of first-hand experience visiting Disney while dealing with disabilities and special needs. It also includes extensive input gathered from other Disney guests with a wide variety of conditions. The book was fact checked and added to by current and past Disney employees. Visit the official website for more details at WWW.DIZ-ABLED.COM. Well researched, it has the most in-depth descriptions of any book of the physical feel and the emotional impact of attractions. It has details you wont see elsewhere about things that can impact people with disabilities at Disney, with tips for participating with greater comfort. Learn how to get your needs met in the parks, resorts & restaurants, details on handling medication & medical equipment, dietary needs, transportation, wheelchair use in the parks & resorts, and much more. Youll find in-depth information & alerts for various fears, anxieties and emotional concerns including claustrophobia, fear of the dark and discomfort with violence. Theres warnings, tips and support information for people dealing with a variety of health issues including pain, back & neck problems, mobility issues, heart conditions, vertigo & dizziness, diabetes, dietary issues, hearing impairment, visual impairment, fears, phobias and mental health issues, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, TMJ, fibromyalgia, allergies & chemical sensitivities (including fragrances, pesticides & mold), high blood pressure, joint & muscle pain, motion sickness, epilepsy, weakness, oxygen use, overstimulation & hyperactivity, and much more! Really, its an outstanding guide that will help those with almost any physical or emotional condition.
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walt disney world with disabilities October 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I want to thank Stephen Ashley for writing a book through the eyes of the disabled so that we can finally enjoy going to walt disney world with our families. The time taken by the author, obviously alot of time, actual experiences and accurate accounts of the different aspects of the park make this book a must have for anyone with a disability or going with a family member, friend or someone with a disability. This wonderful book will make walt disney world a wonderful trip which could not have happened otherwise.
This book is an awesome resource! September 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I discovered this great book last Spring, and I love it so much I'm ordering the revised edition! Mr. Ashley does a wonderful job in explaining what to expect. On our last visit to Disney World, my sister, who has Down's Syndrome and isn't able to walk long distances, came along. This was our first experience dealing with a wheelchair at Disney. While it is very true that Disney World is probably the best place to vacation if you or a family member has disabilities, the amount of knowledge needed to easily navigate all the parks, shops, restaurants, and attractions is immense. Other guide books were helpful, but oh how I wish I had had this one then! It literally takes you through each attraction and park and tells you how to manage, not only with a wheelchair, but with other health issues also. We go back in January, and I'm looking forward to a much more relaxed and fun trip this time! Thank you Stephen and Sarah for sharing your experiences!
 Great Guide - Can't Wait to Get There July 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Loved this book. Having Fibromialgia myself and with the back pain both of us suffer this book is just what we needed to plan for our trip.
We now have both ordered ECV's from one of the offsite rentals as recommended in the book. This is not only saving us money but lots of problems trying to get them from the limited supply at Disney.
Even changed the resort we planned to stay at and took their suggestions regarding room placement and calling ahead.
Also helped us determine which rides we can enjoy.
Highly recommend this book for anyone with physical issues that's planning a trip to Disney World.
Lots of good pointers June 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book has lots of good suggestions for visiting Disney World with a disability. I liked that they had good descriptions of the rides so you can judge for yourself if the ride will be appropriate for certain disabilities. We had a great trip and used a lot of the tips in this book.
Every travel agent who sells Disney should own this book. March 2, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I book a lot of Disney World vacations for clients and bought this book as a resource that I figured I would use occasionally. I was pleasantly surprised by the depth and scope of issues addressed within the book. The authors did a really good job of listing every attractions and describing elements that might create an issues for guests with various needs.
For example - you expect a book specializing in disabilities to address wheelchair access and loading proceedures. You don't automatically assume that it will mention that a musty smell might be an issue for someone with respiratory issues or that a strobe light might be an issue for an epileptic or a migrain sufferer.
Instead of using the book from time-to-time, I've found myself flipping through it regularly to help clients address a wide spectrum of issues - both mild and serious - and even to warn parents about frightening componants of various attractions. The book also has a lot of information for guests with food allergies.
This book will be a fantastic resource for the individual traveler but it is also a great ready reference for travel agents who really try to go the extra mile to insure a good experience for their clients.
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