2-9-2004 Disney's Segway Ban Upsets Some Disabled
Disney World doesn't allow visitors, even those with disabilities like Exum, to use the self-balancing transportation machines. The policy has angered some Segway owners with disabilities and surprised others since the Disney parks have a reputation for accommodating the disabled.
They say even some Disney employees use Segways, which are becoming increasingly popular with people who otherwise would have to use wheelchairs.
Disney World doesn't allow the Segways into the parks because they haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as medical devices, said park spokeswoman Jacquee Polak.
Disney World traditionally has been very sensitive to the needs of the disabled.
"Basically, it's difficult to accommodate two-wheeled vehicles," she said.
Disney World doesn't allow visitors, even those with disabilities like Exum, to use the self-balancing transportation machines. The policy has angered some Segway owners with disabilities and surprised others since the Disney parks have a reputation for accommodating the disabled.
They say even some Disney employees use Segways, which are becoming increasingly popular with people who otherwise would have to use wheelchairs.
Disney World doesn't allow the Segways into the parks because they haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as medical devices, said park spokeswoman Jacquee Polak.
Disney World traditionally has been very sensitive to the needs of the disabled.
"Basically, it's difficult to accommodate two-wheeled vehicles," she said.