[nabs-l] handy cap parking

Fri May 15 00:18:02 UTC 2009

I can understand a parent getting a handicap parking sticker for their blind
toddler. It's a bit harder to tell a blind little one with little or no
mobility training where it is safe to stand while mom loads the groceries
into the car or unloads the beach blankets or what ever the case may be. My
parents had one for me because they liked having the extra space available
so I didn't accidently wander into another parking space as someone was
quickly pulling in. I can see why a parent would want that, but then on the
other side of the coin, the risk is no greater than it would be for a
sighted toddler who happens to be very good at not doing what they're told
and standing close to the car. As for older children or adults, I don't
really see any reason why one would be necessary save for very poor
mobility, but the answer to that is to seek training, not take a parking
space away from someone who possibly drives with hand breaks and has to load
themselves in and out of a wheel chair every time they go somewhere.

On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM, jonte <jonte711 at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> I am not trying to be rude or insulting, but handicap is spelled
> h-a-n-d-i-c-a-p.
>
>
> Jonte
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Bouchard <davidb521 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 4:16 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
>
> I personally believe that blind people who have no secondary disabilities
> should use handicap parking stickers. In my opinion, those stickers are for
> people who really may need them, such as someone on crutches. Those are just
> my thoughts.
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:27 PM
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> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
>
> Just thinking out loud here....I live in Rhode Island and have a
> handicapped
> plaque for Rhode Island, but I can use it out of state. I use it all the
> time in Massachusettes.
>
> Maybe other states are different?
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dezman Jackson" <jackson.dezman at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
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> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 1:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
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>
> Oh ok. That makes sense.
>
> 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 11:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
>
>
> > 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?
> >>>>
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