I have a little boy that uses a wheelchair and a lot of medical equipment. From the other posts I have read on this board, it sounds as though increased security at KSC might make it very difficult for us to tour the space center, let alone watch the launch. Has anyone ever viewed any of the space shuttle launches from a hotel near KSC? If so, which hotel(s)? Any recommendations?
It is very difficult for us to travel because of the medical equipment we must bring along and the length of time it takes to get anywhere from Alaska, so we may not have another opportunity to see a space shuttle launch anywhere but on T.V. On the other hand, I do not have the heart to put my son through anymore abuse due to his mobility difficulties. Today we were harrassed by the House Manager at the Performing Arts Center in Anchorage because we did not arrive early for the dress rehearsal of the Miami City Ballet because the bus which took our son on his school field trip parked too close to the curb and we were stuck on the bus until it was maneuvered into a place that was not too close to a curb when the wheelchair lift was lowered. This happened despite my several telephone calls in advance to the coordinator, the bus service and the school district, to try to ensure everything ran smoothly. Consequently, I am hoping to weigh all the options re: the launch.
It is very difficult for us to travel because of the medical equipment we must bring along and the length of time it takes to get anywhere from Alaska, so we may not have another opportunity to see a space shuttle launch anywhere but on T.V. On the other hand, I do not have the heart to put my son through anymore abuse due to his mobility difficulties. Today we were harrassed by the House Manager at the Performing Arts Center in Anchorage because we did not arrive early for the dress rehearsal of the Miami City Ballet because the bus which took our son on his school field trip parked too close to the curb and we were stuck on the bus until it was maneuvered into a place that was not too close to a curb when the wheelchair lift was lowered. This happened despite my several telephone calls in advance to the coordinator, the bus service and the school district, to try to ensure everything ran smoothly. Consequently, I am hoping to weigh all the options re: the launch.