[nabs-l] handy cap parking

Hope Paulos hope.paulos at maine.edu
Fri May 15 17:05:28 UTC 2009


In Maine, blindness does qualify you for a handicap  parking. I have one in 
my parent's car. It especially comes in handy when we're at the University. 
We could  park right by the building where I had classes. My parents never 
use it unless I'm in the car.

Hope and Beignet
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "sarah baebler" <wolvessarah at hotmail.com>
To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] handy cap parking



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
>
> 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"
> <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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