HopperFan
"It's a bug-eat-bug world out there, princess."
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- Sep 6, 2003
I have been traveling alone with DS who is a disabled (32 but functions as young child) for a decade. We spend 5-6 weeks a year at Disney, we also go to the beach and other places, and I have no issue traveling with him. Before we leave I make sure I have his Medic Alert Bracelet, his medicines, ear plugs, sound head phones, iPod and all the things that he must have to travel. He is non-verbal but mobile so always keeping a close eye. It's work, like stopping at rest areas because they have companion bathrooms, etc. whereas restaurants don't.
In August I was at Disney with him, and one day in park I suddenly didn't feel well. He is 32 so I'm not young ..... and suddenly I thought about what if I pass out or become unresponsive, what would he do? Would he stay with me, go for help, panic (he has extreme anxiety and panic attacks) ........ and if I can't talk no one would even know I am traveling alone with my DS ... who may not be right there. They could haul me away and leave him alone there. I about had a panic attack on top of how I felt thinking about it.
Here I am sitting at the beach with him before we head to Disney World but this time is different. I ordered a beautiful medic alert bracelet. Stylish but has the medic charm hanging on it. Now Mom is wearing a bracelet too .......... front says "Traveling Alone with Disabled Son". On back is his first name, how old he is and his primary diagnosis (Down Syndrome so he would be more recognizable). Also my other DS and DH's phone numbers. Hopefully I am just going to always enjoy wearing this pretty bracelet but at least if something does happen - people will be alerted to find him.
Just thought I'd share because it never occurred to me what could happen if I got sick .......... I think this is a great idea for me, and really anyone who is traveling alone with a child or someone with special needs.
In August I was at Disney with him, and one day in park I suddenly didn't feel well. He is 32 so I'm not young ..... and suddenly I thought about what if I pass out or become unresponsive, what would he do? Would he stay with me, go for help, panic (he has extreme anxiety and panic attacks) ........ and if I can't talk no one would even know I am traveling alone with my DS ... who may not be right there. They could haul me away and leave him alone there. I about had a panic attack on top of how I felt thinking about it.
Here I am sitting at the beach with him before we head to Disney World but this time is different. I ordered a beautiful medic alert bracelet. Stylish but has the medic charm hanging on it. Now Mom is wearing a bracelet too .......... front says "Traveling Alone with Disabled Son". On back is his first name, how old he is and his primary diagnosis (Down Syndrome so he would be more recognizable). Also my other DS and DH's phone numbers. Hopefully I am just going to always enjoy wearing this pretty bracelet but at least if something does happen - people will be alerted to find him.
Just thought I'd share because it never occurred to me what could happen if I got sick .......... I think this is a great idea for me, and really anyone who is traveling alone with a child or someone with special needs.
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