[CT-NFB] Definition of the Colors of the Handicap Placards

[Deb Reed]

Hi Becky,
Thank you for providing us with the information! Knowledge is power. Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Deb Reed

Central CT Chapter President of the National Federation of the Blind
Deb.reed57 at gmail.com
Cell-860-378-5370

Blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.


> On Nov 20, 2023, at 9:39 AM, Elizabeth Rival via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Thank you Becky 
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> Subject: Re: [CT-NFB] Definition of the Colors of the Handicap Placards
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> 
> Hello friends,
> 
>   I heard Mary Silverberg ask about what the colors of the handicap placards meant, on the recording of the the Nov. 5ht business meeting. I looked it up and here is what I found.
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> The different meanings are:
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> Red placards: These are issued to people with temporary disabilities and are temporary permits. these include people with a broken leg, heavily pregnant women, or those with limited mobility. These are renewable every 6 months.
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> Blue Placards: These are for people with permanent disabilities such as those who require the use of a wheelchair, who suffered loss of limbs, or like us blindness. These are issued as permanent permits but they need to be renewed every 6 years.
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> Green Placards: These placards are issued to organizations who transport disabled people. These are also renewable but it varies from state to state.
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> Light Blue Placards: these are issued to people who require the use of wheelchairs only. This enables them to park in designated parking places for wheelchair users. These are also permanent permits and are renewable.
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> I don't know if Connecticut has the light blue placards but I thought I would include it. I hope this helps. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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> Sincerely, Becky Ireland Chapter & NFB of CT Secretary rmirdi at aol.com
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