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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Disney World Visual and Hearing Access

Captioning Device

Disney World offers a hand-held captioning device for the hearing impaired.

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Visual Disabilities

A tape recorder with a cassette that describes each park is available for a $25.00 refundable deposit. Also, a Braille guidebook is available for a $25.00 refundable deposit.

Hearing Disabilities

  • Pay phones with text typewriters (TTYs) are available throughout WDW.
  • Sign language is available for some shows. Arrangements must be made two weeks in advance.
  • Listening devices that amplify attraction sound tracks are available at City Hall in the Magic Kingdom, and at Guest Relations in the other theme parks. A refundable deposit of $100 is required. Park guide maps will indicate the participating attractions.
  • Written scripts are available at many attractions and shows. Ask a Disney employee for assistance.
  • Reflective and video captioning devices are available at some attractions. Consult park guide maps for indication of participating attractions.
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