Diz-Abled: Managing with Back and Neck Conditions at Walt Disney World
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Meet Stephen
Hi all. I'm Stephen Ashley, Author of Walt Disney World � with Disabilities and head writer for www.Diz-Abled.com (Walt Disney World with Health Conditions(tm)). I'll be writing some articles for LaughingPlace.com designed to help people with health and emotional conditions have a fun, safe and comfortable trip to Disney World.
I've been visiting Disney World for around 25 years with my wife Sarah. Sarah has had some major health issues, and I've had some of my own that have been moderately challenging. For years we read just about every book and pamphlet available, but we found that they deal fully with all kinds of things we really needed to know about. We went to Disney World without advice from anyone who really understood firsthand the challenges we faced.
Managing with Back and Neck Conditions at Walt Disney World
Disney World is an incredible place that goes all out to support guests with health and emotional issues. Regardless, for many years we never knew what was available to us. There were services available to us that would have made things much easier for us, but we had not heard about them. Also, many times we experienced situations that caused us discomfort, stress and even flare-ups of illness. We know we're not alone in that. Over time we mastered the ins and outs of managing and thriving at Disney. Now Disney has become smooth sailing and a great getaway for us, and we'll share what we've discovered with you! .
Our Disney visits have been some of the happiest times in our lives. We want to enable you to enjoy it as much as we have! Watch for future articles including "Managing with Back and Neck Conditions at Walt Disney World".
For those dealing with back and neck issues, managing in the Disney World parks can look daunting. True, it's a wonderful fantasy world, but it can also be a place where existing conditions can be irritated or even made worse. There are a number of things you can do to ensure that you have a wonderful time while caring for your back and neck. We're currently expanding our book, Walt Disney World with Disabilities, and here are a few of the suggestions you'll find in the upcoming edition:-
Choose the rides you'll try carefully.
Consider renting an ECV (scooter).
Get a GAC (Guest Assistance Card).
Take time to rest.
Rest at First Aid.
Bring an extra sweater.
Bring Baggies for ice.
Although it may take some pre-planning, it's very possible to have a fantastic time at Disney World while staying comfortable. By the way, if you have a tip that you'd like to see in the next edition of the book, please email it to [email protected].
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