'Take it slow': Florida theme parks have accessibility programs but they still require planning

• All major Orlando theme parks offer accommodations for disabilities, not just required by law.
• Across Facebook affinity pages, there is big praise for Walt Disney World's DAS: Disabilities Accessible Services.
• Universal Orlando's Guide for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities goes over most angles from what to bring to the details of rides and attractions.

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Jocelyn and Mike Taylor don't do anything last minute.

The couple's 7-year-old son, Raylan, has Joubert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that occurs when parts of the brain don't develop properly. Raylan is vision-impaired and unable to walk or talk.

As countless families experience, there's rarely such a thing as spur-of-the-moment travel when a loved one is disabled. The Taylors and others who've learned from experience agree: The first step at any theme park is learning disability accommodations and policies, and if the park's offerings suit their needs.

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