I currently have a 24 year old disabled guest into the 2nd week of a 3 month stay. For privacy reasons I will call him Mark (not his real name). Mark is disabled. I asked him if he was comfortable sharing his disability with me....he said not yet,but did share he has IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). He has lived with his parents until coming to my town/home. His hope is to find roommates to move in with and make his home in this town. I applaud his tenacity.
Mark is very nice; so respectful; courteous; an ideal guest in every way. His IBS does cause him to use the bathroom very frequently for short periods of time (maybe 5 minutes). The noise emaniating from the bathroom can be heard all over the house and is most unpleasant....large gas sounds. I empathize with him so much. In observance I also think he is little slow which is fine. He is successful in managing the city bus system and I do enjoy conversation with him. Do they make sound-proof bathroom doors?
I feel I need to know his disability in full in case there is an emergency. Is it ok to ask him this? I also want to know his insurance information in case of emergency. Can I ask this also? I would really like to know his parents phone number in another state in the Midwest but am doubtful I can request same.
His uncle is visiting later this month, in 2 weeks, perhaps I should sit down with both of them and share my concerns? I really don't know Airbnb's policy on disabled/handicapped guests, and am frustrated trying to find it. I do not currently have another guest in my home (I rent 2 rooms) but should I have one in the 3 months he has booked, which I accepted without knowing any of this, I feel a need to explain his disability to the incoming guest in case there is a bathroom conflict. I am Mark's first Airbnb visit.
Feedback please? I welcome any comments.
Samantha