momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 One of my friends from college is vacationing at Disney. She is disabled and is strong advocate for the disabled. Anyways, I asked her if I could share some of her and her service dog, Shack's pictures. She graciously said I could. So here you go. Please know that she brought a sheet from home to cover the bed. Shack was not on the Disney linens. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 This one I wanted to share on its own. Like most of us who were not able to secure a FP for FOP, they got up early one morning and headed over to the park in hopes of riding. The ride is not accessible for her so she had to sit this one out. Her husband did get to ride and he enjoyed it. Oh yes she also said the pavement was too hot for Shack's paws so he got a rest day. She was able to ride on the Na'Vi river journey thanks to this contraption which allowed her to transfer into the boat.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Here is how she said it works:It is a 3 step gadget in which its legs go inside the boat and the back legs are on the pier. An individual transfers from the wheelchair to the top step and lowers themselves into the boat by sliding down.Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Great pix. Thats wondeful that they were able to accommodate her on the Navi river ride. I wonder if they have something like that for the other boat rides? POTC, jungle cruise, etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Wait. Doesn’t the jungle cruise have a special boat or two that accommodate wheelchairs? i believe they do. I think I remember seeing someone roll straight on to the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks for sharing. Great pix. Thats wondeful that they were able to accommodate her on the Navi river ride. I wonder if they have something like that for the other boat rides? POTC, jungle cruise, etc I will ask her. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Looks like she's having a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 3 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said: Wait. Doesn’t the jungle cruise have a special boat or two that accommodate wheelchairs? i believe they do. I think I remember seeing someone roll straight on to the boat. Yes they do, it's a platform in the middle of the boat. It may raise up to roll onto and then lower back down so you can see, I can't remember exactly. 3 hours ago, h2odivers...Ray said: Thanks for sharing. Great pix. Thats wondeful that they were able to accommodate her on the Navi river ride. I wonder if they have something like that for the other boat rides? POTC, jungle cruise, etc The boat ride in the Mexico pavilion has certain boats with a ramp that you can roll right onto. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 She really looks like she is enjoying herself!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 40 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 I love the one with her dog and Chewbacca! I am glad they are having fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mamiller 4 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Great pics! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robin 48 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Yes, other rides have special boats that you can wheel right on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seals 111 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 Awwww. They all look like they're having a great time. Love the one where Shack is looking at the wookie's feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted May 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 They had a great time and are heading home. She has come before with her now retired service dog. As I mentioned she is very involved in advocating for the disabled and in fact works for a company in SC to do that. If you are interested in more information or wanting to support the cause PM and I will send you the information. Right now I know they are trying to get an accessible van to help them better serve the communities. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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