u/kawaiimitsukai

i am an adult, looking for insight regarding a DAS interview with a neuropsychologist at disneyland. i spoke to 3 employees/managers regarding renewing a DAS pass and was then scheduled to meet with a neuropsychologist.

i had a severe meltdown when speaking with them and my caretaker came to assist me when they found me distressed on call. i should not have tried to call by myself but my caretaker was not available at the start of the call and am trying to get better about advocating for myself. they will be the one speaking with the specialist, as we have agreed i am not fit to continue the process (i will be present).

it was extremely degrading, humiliating, disorienting, and overwhelming trying to describe my limitations over and over again. my meltdown was so bad it triggered a severe migraine, flashbacks, and then a panic attack after melting down in front of staff, the unexpected changes, and discussing negative past experiences in queues at disneyland (+ other public spaces) where i got overwhelmed and could not regulate emotions/behaviors. resulting in pushing my way out of the queues/crowds, becoming lost/disoriented, visually/verbally impaired, unable to reach out for help, and process what was happening around me.

my normal caretaker is not taking me and i am going with a friend who has helped me navigate my disabilities in the past. i cannot be accommodated by having them wait in line for me because i cannot be alone in public spaces and am only going with one person.

i would not have agreed to go if i could not receive appropriate ADA assistance. i was not able to do a DAS interview prior to ticket purchase and it says it’s non-refundable/non-transferrable. i will not be able to go without necessary accommodations because it will be unsafe and negatively impact others. i will not be able to go in the future because i will still have the same disabilities and there is no medication or coping mechanism to assist me in these type of situations.

i receive every accommodation offered at my school due to my disabilities. i do not work, drive, grocery shop, or go to public spaces alone. i need assistance with most things in my daily life. i have always received accommodations in the past at disneyland.

i do not understand how this is ADA compliant and why i cannot provide medical documentation verifying my support needs. i do not understand how this neuropsychologist is more qualified to determine my needs than my own team of specialists.

**does anyone know what to anticipate for this appointment that could help alleviate my anxiety/and provide understanding on this?**

cognitive disabilities that impact my ability to wait in a queue/alone: level 2 autism, adhd, dissociative (c)ptsd, general and social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, language processing disorder, and sensory processing disorder.

i also have physical disabilities: rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, sensory/stress triggered chronic migraines, IBS, POTS, and hEDS.

note: i applied for DAS due to my cognitive limitations but they significantly impact my ability to function and flare my physical disabilities so i have included them here for additional context.

edit: i apologize because i feel like my post was unclear, we have not yet met with the neuropsychologist. i will update after!