Guest guest Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 We're planning on taking a lunch in a cooler and leaving it in their picnic area because in addition to his dietary restrictions, Jake is also really picky (won't eat hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.). All I want to carry with us is juice, fruit snacks, things to quickly treat low blood sugars. This is not about eating to satisfy hunger, but about his safety. We'll have to be sneaky - to bad that trying to do the right thing by getting prior permission is met with rigid stupidity. The contact at six flags cited corporate policy, health department regulations - but we've had no problems taking food for him into restaurants ( which are also bound by health department regulations), we just explain about his restrictions and have never had a problem. In addition, we all know that dogs are not allowed in most public establishments - but blind individuals are allowed to take them in due to their personal restrictions. Just because his disabilities are not visible doesn't make them any less real. It's just frustrating when you try to protect your child and are up front about it and are met with silly road blocks. I'll let you know what happens with the phone call tomorrow. Kerri Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2006 Report Share Posted August 3, 2006 How about sneaking in some glucose tablets? Or even packets of sugar? I know that's not the most healthy thing, but it would ease your mind. If they will allow water bottles, you could always fill it with Sprite or another clear sweet liquid. Good luck! I know this has got to be more than aggravating. I bet if you get up the chain of command far enough, that you will be able to work something out. --Trudy "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel -------------- Original message -------------- We're planning on taking a lunch in a cooler and leaving it in their picnic area because in addition to his dietary restrictions, Jake is also really picky (won't eat hot dogs, hamburgers, etc.). All I want to carry with us is juice, fruit snacks, things to quickly treat low blood sugars. This is not about eating to satisfy hunger, but about his safety. We'll have to be sneaky - to bad that trying to do the right thing by getting prior permission is met with rigid stupidity. The contact at six flags cited corporate policy, health department regulations - but we've had no problems taking food for him into restaurants ( which are also bound by health department regulations), we just explain about his restrictions and have never had a problem. In addition, we all know that dogs are not allowed in most public establishments - but blind individuals are allowed to take them in due to their personal restrictions. Just because his disabi lities are not visible doesn't make them any less real. It's just frustrating when you try to protect your child and are up front about it and are met with silly road blocks. I'll let you know what happens with the phone call tomorrow. Kerri Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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