[nabs-l] handy cap parking

[Jedi]

Listers:

Washington State recently held a hearing regarding this issue. Our 
state legislature was trying to decide if blind people should be 
allowed to get a sticker. Ordinarily, the sticker is used for those 
with physical disabilities who have difficulty walking or need 
whellchair access. Otherwise, the stickers are used for those with 
severe health challenges such as heart disease. I personally don't 
think blindness counts as a serious health challenge, and we certainly 
have no trouble walking save for those of us with other disabilities. I 
personally feel it's unethical to use a sticker when it's convenient 
such as when it rains or when parking is bad, particularly when we 
won't die in the rain and we could use the exercise. Meanwhile, someone 
in a wheelchair does need that spot. Just my opinion.

Respectfully,
Jedi
Original message:
> Dezman,
> She lives in a different state then we do. So, we need to work on getting a
> Handicapped Parking Permit for her in New York State.
> Jess
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dezman Jackson" <jackson.dezman at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking


> Jess,
> Sounds like a good idea.  But wouldn't she have one for herself when she
> comes to visit or whatever, anyway?  Or am I missing something?

> Dezman
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jess" <jessica.trask.reagan at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 7:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking


>> Dezman,
>> My fiancée and I need to get one actually not necessarily for his usage.
>> But, his mom has mild Cerebral Palsy and it would be nice for us to get it
>> for her when they come into the City of Albany and want to go to the Mall
>> or whatever.
>> Jessica
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <pajohns1 at vt.edu>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:08 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking



>>>        I have had a handicapped placard for two years now.  I only use it
>>> when it is raining or in places where the parking is particularly bad. If
>>> the weather is good or if there is plenty of parking available the
>>> placard is not used.  I doubt I use the placard more than once a month,
>>> having it gives me ease of mind.

>>> Patrick
>>> @Virginia Tech

>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Dezman Jackson" <jackson.dezman at gmail.com>
>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:37 AM
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] handy cap parking


>>>> Do any of you have handycap parking stickers?  What are your thoughts on
>>>> these, excluding those who have secondary physical disabilities?  Have
>>>> you ever felt pressure from others to get one of these?

>>>> Dezman
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