Haters of the Handicap - Page 3

JLSuperfly · 09-24-2015, 03:32 PM

This thread should be on OFF-TOPIC forum.

Sven59 · 09-24-2015, 03:32 PM

Next time someone says that you don't look handicapped, say you don't look mentally handicapped either. Honestly I believe most states require a doctor to sign off. I understand that people don't have to look handicapped. Breathing ailments, heart conditions etc. My knees are bone on bone, but I look like I walk fairly normal. It's a shame people have to be like that. I am sure there is some abuse, but what program isn't?

nitrosteve · 09-24-2015, 03:33 PM

Wow! This is one angry person!

Red2014SS · 09-24-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATGYRL

For the past 4 years I have driven a paint faded 1999 GMC Yukon. I have had handicap placard (card for window vs. plates) and no one has made one mention of whether i should be in handicap. After being a single mom and sacrificing driving the bucket i finally got MY CAR...the car that makes me happy...after ducking ppl i know the car that will make me be seen and now everyone makes comments about whether i belong in handicap or if i look handicap or if i just don't want anyone scratching my ride...WELL DANGIT I DON'T WANT MY CAR SCRATCHED, but must i limp, hold my hand to my chest, use a cane, crutch or walker to prove to you idiots I am handicapped? I've earned every incident of my handicap parking and you know what yes i do drive a sweet as crap 2015 Camaro RS that I love far more than you HATERS!!!

Getya some dark sunglasses. Tell 'em you're blind.

Mouse6.2 · 09-24-2015, 03:54 PM

It sucks that there are so many judgmental individuals out there but like posted above, HC spots get abused all the time by family members so it gives those that need it a bad rap when they don't have any identifying physical conditions that the general public feels warrant it.

My issue is those that drive with it hanging from the rear view mirror. At least in NC it states to remove from mirror when vehicle is in motion.

The Patriot · 09-24-2015, 04:10 PM

I'm waiting for the OP to chime in with an answer as to which "handicap" necessitates a close parking spot, but allows you to slip in and out of a Camaro? Due to the rather senseless rant, I'm betting on "Social Anxiety Disorder" and she takes her "therapy dog" into restaurants as well...

EDIT: I think I'm going to start "modding" Rascal Mobility Scooters for diabetic fat asses. Who wants a Red Hot Rascal Rally Sport with 6" five spoke wheels and an extra 12V "Supercharger Battery Pack?" First one to place a pre-order gets a CAI for their oxygen tank! And you guys better not start bitching when I refresh the taillights in a couple of years!

Rainbow1616 · 09-24-2015, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Whether. There's one handicap you can overcome.

Glad to help.

touche

Sven59 · 09-24-2015, 04:24 PM

This is the requirements for my state.

The Medical Certification section on the application must be completed by an authorized physician (doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or chiropractic, licensed to practice medicine in the United States), a registered nurse practitioner or by a hospital administrator. Applicants must meet one or more of these conditions:
The applicant is unable to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest.
The applicant is unable to walk without help from another person or a brace, cane, crutch, wheelchair or other prosthetic or assistance device.
The applicant has lung disease that with forced respiratory, expiratory volume for one second, if measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the applicant's arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest.
The applicant uses portable oxygen.
The applicant has a cardiac condition with Class 3 or 4 functional limitations by American Heart Association standards.
The applicant is severely limited in ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition.

elektrik · 09-24-2015, 04:36 PM

For my $.02, I have a handicapped placard which I *used* to use for my SS. I have Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension as a result of blood clots, which severely limited my ability to walk long distances. I understand where the original poster was ranting, as I have been on the receiving end of discrimination (especially since I lift weights and 'look' healthier than a lot of people), although I haven't gotten quite as angry hehe. Now that I have the ZL1 I park it in the middle of nowhere and I walk for a couple reasons: 1. Hello? It's a ZL1 and 2. I'm never gonna get better if I take the 'easy' route...so I just go slow and try to take my time.

(Basically I have two of the qualifications Sven59 mentioned on the post immediately above mine)

cal45 · 09-24-2015, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patriot

I'm waiting for the OP to chime in with an answer as to which "handicap" necessitates a close parking spot, but allows you to slip in and out of a Camaro? ......

This comment right here goes to show how unfamiliar/uneducated the general public is in regards to a persons physical disability. We should all drive handicap vans????

I lost my left leg above the knee in a motorcycle accident in the early 80's at the age of 23....so, I have now been walking with a prosthetic leg w/hydraulic knee for longer than I had with two sound legs. That said, I can get in/out of any vehicle (some easier than others) but the one thing I need in order to do this is to have the door fully swing open - all the way. I need this in order to navigate the prosthetic in and out as it doesn't twist and turn as you can your leg, it bends at one angle only and the foot is fixed....the Handicap space affords me this room. I do walk with a slight limp but folks really eyeball you when you pull in with a ZL1 and check my mirror for the hanging place card. When I was younger (before I married), I drove a Corvette and folks would call me on it all the time - until I pulled my pants leg up to show them the "hardware".

So I get the OP's rant - to this day I work out regularly w/weights and still have people give me that condescending eye and then check to see if I have the place card.

nyrfan · 09-24-2015, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BATGYRL

For the past 4 years I have driven a paint faded 1999 GMC Yukon. I have had handicap placard (card for window vs. plates) and no one has made one mention of whether i should be in handicap. After being a single mom and sacrificing driving the bucket i finally got MY CAR...the car that makes me happy...after ducking ppl i know the car that will make me be seen and now everyone makes comments about whether i belong in handicap or if i look handicap or if i just don't want anyone scratching my ride...WELL DANGIT I DON'T WANT MY CAR SCRATCHED, but must i limp, hold my hand to my chest, use a cane, crutch or walker to prove to you idiots I am handicapped? I've earned every incident of my handicap parking and you know what yes i do drive a sweet as crap 2015 Camaro RS that I love far more than you HATERS!!!

Oh don't get me stared on this. Oh what the hell, you drive a V6 (1LT, not LT1), not an RS!!!

motorhead · 09-24-2015, 05:08 PM

I know one thing, at least here in PA, it isn't very hard to get a handy cap sticker. The Doctor granted permission for one for my wife before her knee replacement and she could walk fine. She just had a lot of pain, but she works up two fights of stairs. She didn't get it because to didn't feel she deserved it. So, who knows.

Iron Lung Jimmy · 09-24-2015, 05:17 PM

The point of her post is that when she drove a shitty truck nobody gave her a second glance parking in a handicap spot. But now that she drives a Camaro she gets scrutinized.

I can see that.

Be honest, if you saw someone park a Ferrari in a handicap spot pretty much no matter what they looked like you would question it. I would... even though its not fair.

But someone getting out of a shitty truck must really be handicapped because, hey look at what they are driving.

Also, some people have severe emphazema... or however you spell that hard-to-breathe disease... or really weak hearts so even though they do not look handicapped they do need to park in one of those spots.

SlingShot · 09-24-2015, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patriot

I'm waiting for the OP to chime in with an answer as to which "handicap" necessitates a close parking spot, but allows you to slip in and out of a Camaro? Due to the rather senseless rant, I'm betting on "Social Anxiety Disorder" and she takes her "therapy dog" into restaurants as well...

EDIT: I think I'm going to start "modding" Rascal Mobility Scooters for diabetic fat asses. Who wants a Red Hot Rascal Rally Sport with 6" five spoke wheels and an extra 12V "Supercharger Battery Pack?" First one to place a pre-order gets a CAI for their oxygen tank! And you guys better not start bitching when I refresh the taillights in a couple of years!

I may get a warning or even a time out, but I'm handicapped, and you sir are a fktard ...

09-24-2015, 03:32 PM	#30
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	Next time someone says that you don't look handicapped, say you don't look mentally handicapped either. Honestly I believe most states require a doctor to sign off. I understand that people don't have to look handicapped. Breathing ailments, heart conditions etc. My knees are bone on bone, but I look like I walk fairly normal. It's a shame people have to be like that. I am sure there is some abuse, but what program isn't? __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-24-2015, 04:10 PM	#34
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	I'm waiting for the OP to chime in with an answer as to which "handicap" necessitates a close parking spot, but allows you to slip in and out of a Camaro? Due to the rather senseless rant, I'm betting on "Social Anxiety Disorder" and she takes her "therapy dog" into restaurants as well... EDIT: I think I'm going to start "modding" Rascal Mobility Scooters for diabetic fat asses. Who wants a Red Hot Rascal Rally Sport with 6" five spoke wheels and an extra 12V "Supercharger Battery Pack?" First one to place a pre-order gets a CAI for their oxygen tank! And you guys better not start bitching when I refresh the taillights in a couple of years! __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

09-24-2015, 04:24 PM	#36
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	This is the requirements for my state. The Medical Certification section on the application must be completed by an authorized physician (doctor of medicine, osteopathy, podiatry or chiropractic, licensed to practice medicine in the United States), a registered nurse practitioner or by a hospital administrator. Applicants must meet one or more of these conditions: The applicant is unable to walk 200 feet without stopping to rest. The applicant is unable to walk without help from another person or a brace, cane, crutch, wheelchair or other prosthetic or assistance device. The applicant has lung disease that with forced respiratory, expiratory volume for one second, if measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the applicant's arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest. The applicant uses portable oxygen. The applicant has a cardiac condition with Class 3 or 4 functional limitations by American Heart Association standards. The applicant is severely limited in ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition. __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

09-24-2015, 04:36 PM	#37
elektrik Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tracy, CA Posts: 533	For my $.02, I have a handicapped placard which I used to use for my SS. I have Secondary Pulmonary Hypertension as a result of blood clots, which severely limited my ability to walk long distances. I understand where the original poster was ranting, as I have been on the receiving end of discrimination (especially since I lift weights and 'look' healthier than a lot of people), although I haven't gotten quite as angry hehe. Now that I have the ZL1 I park it in the middle of nowhere and I walk for a couple reasons: 1. Hello? It's a ZL1 and 2. I'm never gonna get better if I take the 'easy' route...so I just go slow and try to take my time. (Basically I have two of the qualifications Sven59 mentioned on the post immediately above mine) __________________ Current car: 2012 ZL1 - "Venom" - RIP Previous car: 2011 2SS - "NCC-1701-A" Previous car: 2010 2SS - "NCC-1701" (Stolen & Stripped)RIP

09-24-2015, 03:32 PM	#29
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	This thread should be on OFF-TOPIC forum.

09-24-2015, 03:33 PM	#31
nitrosteve Drives: 2013 Hot Wheels Edition V-8 auto Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Chino Hills, Ca. Posts: 73	Wow! This is one angry person!

09-24-2015, 03:54 PM	#33
Mouse6.2 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS M6 NPP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 340	It sucks that there are so many judgmental individuals out there but like posted above, HC spots get abused all the time by family members so it gives those that need it a bad rap when they don't have any identifying physical conditions that the general public feels warrant it. My issue is those that drive with it hanging from the rear view mirror. At least in NC it states to remove from mirror when vehicle is in motion.

09-24-2015, 05:08 PM	#40
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I know one thing, at least here in PA, it isn't very hard to get a handy cap sticker. The Doctor granted permission for one for my wife before her knee replacement and she could walk fine. She just had a lot of pain, but she works up two fights of stairs. She didn't get it because to didn't feel she deserved it. So, who knows.

09-24-2015, 05:17 PM	#41
Iron Lung Jimmy Drives: Iron Lung, Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,469	The point of her post is that when she drove a shitty truck nobody gave her a second glance parking in a handicap spot. But now that she drives a Camaro she gets scrutinized. I can see that. Be honest, if you saw someone park a Ferrari in a handicap spot pretty much no matter what they looked like you would question it. I would... even though its not fair. But someone getting out of a shitty truck must really be handicapped because, hey look at what they are driving. Also, some people have severe emphazema... or however you spell that hard-to-breathe disease... or really weak hearts so even though they do not look handicapped they do need to park in one of those spots.