I remember fondly the quaint old days when only the very physically handicapped got special parking spots....
I guess the casino is the biggest farce....those handicap spots are never empty...
Nana, can I borrow your car to go to the mall?
“WAY TOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE THEM NOW”
Sure seems that way. Goes hand in hand with so many people out of the work force as “disabled” too. Before I get flamed, I realize not all disabilities are obvious, but there sure does seem to be a lot!
Not all disabilities are visible. My husband had a stroke, and requires a wheelchair. His disabilities are obvious to the casual observer. I had a lung removed. I can’t walk far. Sometimes I use a walker. Sometimes I use a power scooter. In most situations, it’s too difficult to get those things in and out of the vehicle, so I just try to limit the distance I have to walk. I don’t look disabled.
I only use my walker or a wheelchair for long, unknown, or hazardous walks. I can do okay with a short walk, if I’m near the door (like in a handicapped space). Then I have enough stamina to Wal unaided.
Your amazing, you actually think that only those that use wheelchairs and walkers have a need for a handicap placard? Tell you what, you try and pull that on me when I use mine two spine surgeries and a bad knee and ankle) and I will be happy to rip you a new one in the parking lot. Is there abuse, yes, can you tell by looking at someone? Good luck!
I’m sorry, but you have NO idea what it is like to have an “invisible illness” like I have. I “look” normal, but I am fighting many health issues that prevent me from walking far without passing out. Just because someone doesn’t use a wheelchair doesn’t mean that they don’t need a spot as much as others.
Most people aren’t aware of some of the health issues that I and many other people are fighting. My response to you is just to make more people aware. It is very embarrassing for me to use the handicap placard and many people like me would rather not go out than have to use their placard, they are afraid (as I am) that people that aren’t aware will yell at them. We should not be forced to stay home because we can’t walk from a far spot in the parking lot to a store.
Agree Cherry...
My mom has one and needs it yet when I take her to he doctor or to shop she gets angry that I won’t use those spaces with her tag that hangs from the mirror. I take her to the door and go park in a regular spot. When her task is completed I take her back to the door and go get the car and pick her up..... I see way to many folks that may look healthy but have serious issues none the less. Doom on em that are healthy and deprive those that benefit from the shorter distance to walk.
As well..... those that go walk two miles of shopping down every isle in the big box stores or mall after parking 30 yards closer to the door in a handicap space with a proper tag..... sad.
I call the cops. It’s a $250 ticket in my small town. They love to get the money! Several months ago I went to a Golden Corral. I have shot knees but don’t have a “Handicapped” plate Two brand new, minority owned Caddy Escalades pulled up to the reserved spots and disgorged about 10 kids. I called the cops. They came. $500 dollars worth of tickets! Bwaaaa!