A woman listening to audio description uses  headphones with the Disney Handheld Device and smiles while on “it’s a small world”
Blind & Low Vision
Services for Guests Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

Discover what services and devices are available to help Guests who are blind or have low vision enjoy the Disneyland Resort.

A Cast Member shows a Guest The Disney Handheld Device
Audio Description

The Disneyland theme parks offer audio description through Disney Handheld Devices about select attractions and entertainment.

Descriptions include actions, settings and scene changes for Guests with visual disabilities. It works with existing show audio at specific theme park attractions, entertainment and other locations.

Disney Handheld Devices are available, on a first-come, first-served basis through Accessibility Services and require a $25 refundable deposit. You must return the device on the same day for a refund.

It is recommended that you bring your own headphones or induction loop. The device has a standard headphone jack.

An attractions Cast Member shows the written script for Peter Pan’s Flight to a Guest.
Braille Guidebooks

The Disneyland theme parks offer Braille Guidebooks featuring descriptions of attractions, restaurants and stores printed in braille as well as large text.

Braille guidebooks are available, on a first-come, first-served bases through Accessibility Services. A $25 refundable deposit is required. You must return the device on the same day for a refund.

Please Note: Guests visiting from April 9, 2024 through June 17, 2024 will continue to visit Guest Relations locations for any accessibility-related conversations and tools.

Additional Braille tools are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following retail locations:

  • Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
  • Bibidi Bobbidi Boutique in Fantasyland

Braille Menus are available at the following restaurants:

Disneyland Park:

  • Alien Pizza Planet in Tomorrowland
  • Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland
  • Plaza Inn on Main Street, U.S.A.
  • Cafe Orleans in New Orleans Square
  • Blue Bayou Restaurant in New Orleans Square

Disney California Adventure Park:

  • Smokejumpers Grill in Grizzly Peak
  • Aunt Cass Café in San Fransokyo Square
  • Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta in Paradise Gardens Park
  • Lamplight Lounge in Pixar Pier
The portable tactile map is open to Frontierland and laid on a bench next to a folded seeing eye cane
Portable Tactile Maps

The Disneyland theme parks offer Portable Tactile Maps which feature a representation of building boundaries, walkways and landmarks for each theme park.

Portable Tactile Maps are available, on a first-come, first-served basis through Accessibility Services and require a $25 refundable deposit. You must return the device on the same day for a refund.

A guest uses her fingers to read what is in Critter Country on a stationary braille map
Stationary Braille Maps

The Disneyland theme parks and the Downtown Disney District offer stationary braille maps featuring braille and large print with raised graphics to highlight key landmarks and attractions.

There are also listings for:

  • First Aid
  • Restrooms
  • Service animal relief areas
  • Guest Relations locations

Stationary braille maps can be found at the following locations:

Disneyland Park:

  • Located between Tour Gardens and City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A.
  • Located in front of Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in the Central Hub

Disney California Adventure Park:

  • Located in front of Oswald’s on Buena Vista Street
  • Located to the right of the Info Board at Carthay Circle Restaurant

Downtown Disney District:

  • Located to the right of the LEGO Store
  • Located outside of World of Disney

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