[Ansteorra] mobility issues ( long, sorry)

[Claryce]

De-lurking for a moment.

Not all people who use a handicapped stall or sticker are *visibly* handicapped.  

I know several people with bad joints that have a spasm-type problem with their ankles (or knees).  They are perfectly fine one minute, and the next they are limping in extreme pain.  

Some people only have debilitating pain after being on the limb for a little while - but the time frame can vary depending on the weather.

So don't assume that someone who gets out of a car and walks normally from a handicapped place will always walk normally.

Just my 2 cents
*pushing back the soapbox...who's next?*

Claryce


> Someone stated earlier that their biggest beefs are people who use the Handicapped stalls when the regular ones are available, I have to agree and add one to that. People in stores where they provide the scooters for the disabled, who feel that the scooters are for them to joyride their kids around the stores. ( Yes I have seen it), or who feel that they have had a long day shopping, and so the scooters are there because they just dont want to walk ( have seen that too)
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> And the worst of all for me...people who use disabled placards that are for a spouse or aging parent, when that person is not with them...you see them get out of the vehicle and run ( literally) into the store, and they are taking up the spot someone else may need...just because it is more convienent for them.
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