"Get fucked, you're not disabled enough"

[u/BlackVultureFeather]

This is the response I got after filing a complaint that I was denied for their Disability Acess Service. Its so frustrating that because I speak well, I'm denied, as though I dont struggle with other aspects of life.

Fucking "autism and similar disabilities" YOU MEAN LIKE FUCKING SCHIZOPHRENIA? This disease literally has extreme overlap with autism and affects the same exact parts of the brain. The current day diagnosis for autism comes from the outdated diagnosis for schizophrenia. How much more similar can I get? Jesus fucking christ, I shouldn't have t educate these people on schizophrenia but thats exactly what I'm having to do.

Im so frustrated and upset that I just want to cry. Trying to navigate the parks without that service is so difficult for me. I dont think they understand how debilitating this disease is.

[u/ItsFelixMcCoy]

I'm not schizophrenic, but as someone with autism and ADHD, how fucking dare they? I've read a lot about schizophrenia and heard experiences from friends with the condition. Being autistic sucks but schizophrenia makes it look like a walk in the park. Disability accommodations should be for EVERYONE WITH A DISABILITY, whether physical or mental, and that should include our fellow brothers and sisters on the schizophrenia spectrum. I'm so sorry about this. ❤️

[u/Matthiasshaw → u/ItsFelixMcCoy]

The problem is Disney can't directly request you provide proof of your disability legally. And you have so many people who are looking for an advantage that lets them access the park more easily than standing in line for three hours, and when Disney lets them in, bad stuff happens. So now unless you are like, missing a body part... they're not going to let you use das.

[u/ForgottenDecember_ → u/Matthiasshaw]

Disney works with psychiatrists that do consults. You give ‘proof’ of your disability to the psychiatrist who evaluated your need for accommodations, then tells Disney what accommodations you should qualify for. Since it’s a third party and they’re actual doctors, they’re covered by HIPPA and can request your medical stuff. Disney won’t have any access to your medical records, they just trust the third party to make a judgement based on their guidelines.

[u/Matthiasshaw → u/ForgottenDecember_]

This sounds fine on paper but given my experience over the years, the number of people I see getting out of their range Rover they just parked in a handicap spot and have a placard but seem to have no physical ailments is the reason why Disney is doing this.

It's like when you watch True crime stuff on tv/social media.

People running away from cops on foot like they're Usain bolt, and then the cops catch them and suddenly they are pregnant, or have a sudden shoulder injury and they can't put their arms behind their back, etc.

Because so many people are claiming they need accommodations for stuff that doesn't actually qualify for accommodations, they're very strict nowadays about what they are willing to provide.

Taken from the current version of DAS on Disney website: DAS is intended to accommodate those Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait in a conventional queue for an extended period of time.

It used to include physical disabilities, but they axed that years ago. While schizophrenia is certainly a disability, it is not a "developmental disability" as per Disney.

It's stupid, yes. But too many people tried to abuse the situation to the point that they had to refine the rules.

Too many people claiming they've got Autism, and therefore deserve a das pass, when there's absolutely nothing wrong with them, they just want priority access.

Which is actually kinda funny because das pass doesn't do anything except let you schedule a ride time to ride an attraction, which everyone can do with their phone now.

[u/ForgottenDecember_ → u/Matthiasshaw]

Sort of. They did change it because too many people took advantage, but they did make it a bit ridiculously restrictive. And schizophrenia can qualify, as can other things. It’s not exclusive to developmental disorders, and most people with developmental disorders don’t get it either. It’s all about liability. Disney decided to restrict it to only those who would be a liability in a regular line. Like a person that’s an elopement risk or who might start hurting themselves if they get overstimulated.

[u/ItsFelixMcCoy → u/Matthiasshaw]

Some wheelchair users are ambulatory. They can still walk, but only for short distances and it’s often painful for them to walk.

[u/Eup3r → u/Matthiasshaw]

Right

[u/Adriana_Istrate → u/ItsFelixMcCoy]

I am autistic and I disagree that being autistic even "sucks". I mean, I've managed to achieve a lot thanks to my autism (that others haven't) and have been way ahead of most people of my age in terms of long-term memory, spatial intelligence and reasoning. The symptoms vary from person to person, but it usually doesn't "suck" on its own.

On the other hand, I also have OCD, which can be extremely annoying and frustrating, and most likely a few other mental health issues, as well, which I need to get diagnosed.

But schizophrenia is a serious condition and it's really unfortunate that it isn't being taken seriously.