[nabs-l] handy cap parking

Fri May 15 14:20:43 UTC 2009

Hi guys,
At least for Wisconsin, being blind does not qualify for a sticker.  I was trying to get one mainly to give my dad who's had a stroke and has problems walking. When I told her I was blind the ladie told me that it is not acceptable to recieve one. I never used one before until my grandfather took ill and we used his car to go see him. We used it in the parking lots and like most people on here my family enjoyed it.  I remember circling a parking lot once and them trying to find a handicapped space. I finally said if they're short on handicapped spaces then let's not take one because WE ALL can walk and someone else might not be able to or cause them pain.  My opinion is why take a space that's reserved for someone who needs it.  Being blind doesn't make us slow walkers, or have it hurt trying to walk 20 feet to the store.  I prefer to leave that accomidation to the people who need it. If I take their spot and there aren't any left that would be really wrong.  Those are just my thoughts and I know that there are blind people with more than one condition.
Sarah

> From: jdraichle at gmail.com
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 12:27:14 -0500
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
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> Jess:
>      Your mom should be able to use the handicap sticker she has anywhere.
>      Now for my two cents... When I first got the handicap sticker, I felt 
> the same way many of you do;  I got it mainly because my parents are lazy 
> and wanted to use it to get parking close...I couldn't care less about 
> having to walk like everyone else!  Since I got a dog, though, I have found 
> it does help sometimes so I have plenty of room to not be afraid of hitting 
> the car next to us when getting out and tgetting my dog out.  I have not had 
> one for nearly a year, though, and have found that, the vast majority of the 
> time, it is just fine.  My mom keeps wanting me to get it renewed so she 
> doesn't have to walk so far.  She's a whole other story, though!
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jess" <jessica.trask.reagan at gmail.com>
> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
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> Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 11:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking
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> 
> > 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
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> >
> > 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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