Questions about disability

[Tinker]

Due to the fact that my DH has COPD and now the early stages of emphysema and will be on heart meds for the rest of his life , his doctor had written out an order for motor vehicles . I sent the info in while he was still in the hospital . Today , he received a special hadicapped parking sign that hangs in the car and a disabled license that goes with his drivers license until it is time for renewal . Also, he received an app for a handicapped license plate . When it comes time for his renewal , will everything be on one license ? Can he use this in WDW to rent an EVC ? This is terrible to ask , but I would imagine if it gets hot and he has any trouble breathing, I will be able to get assistance . I also have to bring his nebulizer and medication , which needs to be kept cold . How do I travel on the plane and in WDW with these items ? I probably need to know more , but is all I can think of right now. We're thinking about going in June . This is all so knew to me and I can't believe he wants to go this soon .

[OKWTink]

You don't need any proof of anything to rent an ecv, Sister Tinker. However, they do go fast so if you are certain you'll need one you may want to try renting from an offsite place. Works out more cost effective too.

Get a good (meaning thick and sturdy) soft sided small cooler that fits the meds and whatever else must be kept cold. Use the freezer packs and all should be well.

I don't blame your DH for wanting to go to WDW. He must realize that he needs a dose of onsite pixie dust after all he (and YOU!) have been through.

[Johnie]

Yes, he'll receive a handicapped license plate when you renew. There will be no need for a placard at that point.

I would definately rent an ECV from an off site place.

[PaulaK]

Debbie, Alec has quite bad asthma and carries a nebuliser and meds when we fly. Flying is probably the worst part of travelling for him. You can request oxygen be made available for your flight, they will place it under the seat in front of you on the plane so you can access oxygen easily if you need it, some charge for it, some don't. The nebuliser we take is very small and fits neatly into a small carry case no bigger than a handbag/purse, it's very compact. I don't know if that would be suitable for your DH, but it is very easy for travelling.

[AlecK]

Here are some useful links :-

Traveling with a lung condition (http://www.britishlungfoundation.org/air-travel.asp)

Airline Oxygen Policies (http://www.britishlungfoundation.org/airline-oxygen-policies.asp)

Compact nebulisers for traveling (http://www.omronhealthcare.com/enTouchCMS/app/viewCategory?catgId=38)

Anything else you want to ask Debbie please feel free, I am more than happy to discuss my condition and experience of traveling with it. :)

[Tinker]

Thank You Sister Tink & Johnie for the valuable info !
Paula and Aleck , you two are the sweetest ! Aleck, Jim truly appreciates the links that you posted . He has wanted to buy one of those mini nebulizers ,but wasn't sure if it was suitable for his meds . Since, you sent him the link , he is going to look into one . Also , we had no idea that oxygen could be made available for a respiratory problem on the plane . Should have , but you wouldn't think about it in that way in less someone as yourself , knew this useful info . :thanks: I told Jim how much fun I had meeting and partying :lol: with you two and he hopes that one year we can schedule traveling time to meet without the whole crowd . No offense , anyone ! Nothing meant by that comment , Jim is just not a real get together with large numbers . :D

[uscwest]

Tinker I gather from this post that Jim is home. Did I miss a post somehow? Hope is is on the mend. Lots of love to both of you as you begin modifying your lifestyles.