to think attitudes to disabilities in a themepark should be better...

[LunarRose]

We have exit passes for DS with ASD.

AIBU that "I'm going to kick their head in" cos they're "queue jumping", was neither clever nor original (especially after the third time my DP heard it during the day)

AIBU that pushing DS out the way (in the chest with some force) because he failed to respond instantly to your demand he "get out of your way" (whist waiting at the disabled exit) was just plain unpleasant (I was bending down to move him at the time)

So many more similar incidents through the day.

I normal circumstances I wouldn't want to wish my son's disability on anyone, nor the days over backache that a themepark trip entitled before we knew about exit passes (from carrying DS through Queuelines kicking and screaming) however....

We shall retreat to Chessington where we have always found people lovely!!!

Wasuup3000 That was an entertaining pig's ear you made of my nickname, Andrewfrog, why didn't I think of that!

yes we get that at cheesington and i agree that is fair way .so we are still waiting but not just stood in a line

If you're looking for a visible marker may I suggest a black triangle stitched to the clothing?

Andrewofgg

Your welcome the kids use this keyboard so the keys stick and thats my excuse and I am sticking to it!!

silverfrog it doesn't bother me if it's done for the benefit of the staff, to make it easier for them to operate the ride. It's the suggestion that it should be done for the benefit of jealous customers that's offensive.

yes looked at what happened to the last people that had to wear markers on their clothes

Or a yellow star? Agree with Kladdkaka - something to be shown to the ride operator and then put away again. You may than have to explain to parents or NT children, but that I fear is life.

Was it yellow? Thought mental illness was the black one.... prepared to be corrected though

I'm only having a star if I can have a pink one. With sparkly bits.

ooo hmm ds will want 2 schyools you know since he qualifys exit pass on 2 counts at least

I want a green star

Andrew - the more I see of you on here, the more I like. You're commment about being a little bit disablist was vherereeeeee funny.

Please please please write to Legoland.......and perhaps write an online review. Perhaps there's a disability view review somewhere?

An optional wristband might be a good thing, sad indictment of our society but you can't change attitudes overnight.....

theposieparker

At chessington you do get a day glo yellow band for the ride operator to see so he knows your not wrangling and others it is a stamp

To be fiar we not had any problems with ride operators .Other people well

Then maybe these places need to have notices to explain to other patrons what this might mean. This could be part of the 'expectations' policy, along with no smoking unless a designated area and such, also staff need better training.

silverfrog it doesn't bother me if it's done for the benefit of the staff, to make it easier for them to operate the ride. It's the suggestion that it should be done for the benefit of jealous customers that's offensive

Then you didn't read my suggestion properly.

It was not to 'satisfy the tutters' or 'jealous customers'....but as an option for people to wear a visible pass if they they feel that's what they want to do.

No, it shouldn't come to that but due to the lack of education on non visible disabilities, I imagine it would make life a lot easier and stress free for those who don't want to explain why they are 'queue jumping' when there appears to be no visible reason for it.

I have had it up to here with ignorant attitudes towards disabilities. People should educate themselves and their kids as neuro typicals are damn bloody wicked. They have made my sons life a living misery grrrr

Doesn't need to IMO

Herbie, you mean like this?

TSC - who was your post to? Sorry, not trying to have a row or upset you but I'm not sure who you mean? Sorry

5ITB - you rock!! xx