Theme Parks Called on by European Limb Difference Organisations, EDRIC, Reach & Assedea, to Clarify Their Accessibility Policies for People with Limb Differences
Summary
London, United Kingdom, July 10, 2012 --( EDRIC (European Dysmelia Reference Information Centre), which operates DysNet, a globally-focused limb-difference online network, has been contacted by two of its member charities, Reach in the UK and Assedea in France, after several disabled youngsters were prevented from riding roller-coasters because they had missing limbs.The policy on safety and accessibility for those with limb differences seems to be unclear and our members want to know what to expect when they spend large sums of money this summer visiting Disneyland and other parks.It’s not rocket science to examine each thrill ride and make safety accommodations for people who are missing upper or lower limbs where possible, so that they too can enjoy everything that Disneyland has to offer.I am happy to meet Disneyland safety officials to develop a more refined policy that does not discriminate against our members.” DysNet was launched by EDRIC in May 2012 to bring together limb difference patient groups and charities around the world to share knowledge and expertise.However, safety is the primary consideration in all decisions made on the ground by our cast relating to attraction access and this would have been the case with the particular situation youve described.“Furthermore, we work daily to facilitate and improve our guests with disabilities visits and we are currently reviewing our boarding and accompaniment procedures.