disabled and parents parking

lucylucky

unholyangel wrote: »

My point is that those who are disabled but abled bodied shouldnt need a disabled parking space as they would have no mobility issues.............

Fair enough.

How would this be identified?

jblack_2

The supermarkets could train the trolley collectors to carry out tests in a similar fashion to the sobriety tests that US Police Officers do.

unholyangel

Yep, make them partake in an assault course! (i am - of course - kidding.....dont take everything i say seriously as only 10% of it is meant as such ).

Ok, now on a more serious note.....theres no way to really tell. People can "fake it" in order to get DLA so nothing to say they wouldnt be able to fool car park officials.

You'd think people would have more consideration for others but lets face it, the majority of people dont stop to think. Too many people are that busy being wrapped up in their own lives they dont stop to consider how different/difficult it would be if (for example) they couldnt see.

I may come across in the wrong light as people cant hear my voice on here or see my face but i like to poke fun at things to highlight its downfalls and i do wind people up an awful lot.

I try not to complain about things (although i often fail) and i try to always think of a reason something may have happened instead of assuming there is no reason and therefore its an outrage!

Either there are far too many sadists in the world or we have lost the meaning of the phrase "treat others how you yourself would wish to be treated".

People moan about having to walk from the back of the car park etc.....just be glad you can still walk is my opinion (wheres mwillets for his appreciation of the private knee capping society?)

Indie_Kid

unholyangel wrote: »

Are you able bodied though?

She said she's disabled too.

vikingaero

Surely the solution is to build circular shaped supermarkets to maximise the number of parking spaces for those that need to park next to the store - disabled, P&C and if there are spaces left over then charge people a premium to park there. Maybe have a flashing sign when they pull in saying "Really important person arriving - please pay £1."

Indie_Kid

unholyangel wrote: »

My point is that those who are disabled but abled bodied shouldnt need a disabled parking space as they would have no mobility issues.............

But having severely limited sight in both eyes does cause mobility problems.

gregg1

atomicsheep wrote: »

I never said i did have a disability did I ?
Have you seen how tight some normal spots are to get out of, so no not every slot is a parent and child spot . Thats why they have designated one silly

It's not silly at all. Parents with kids have far more options of where to park than a disabled person. We managed to park when our kids were small before P & C spots and managed perfectly well, even in tight spots. Maybe we are just better at parking than some!

mumps

I confess, my husband is disabled and has a blue badge and today we parked in a parent and child spot at M & S. We did have the grandchildren with us.

unholyangel

sh1305 wrote: »

She said she's disabled too.

Someone who is deaf is "disabled". Doesnt mean they are any less agile than the average joe.

People who have ADD are "disabled" technically...............doesnt mean they need a bigger parking space closer to the shop.............

Disabled does not necessarily mean they are any different physically.

lucylucky

unholyangel wrote: »

Someone who is deaf is "disabled". Doesnt mean they are any less agile than the average joe.

People who have ADD are "disabled" technically...............doesnt mean they need a bigger parking space closer to the shop.............

Disabled does not necessarily mean they are any different physically.

Does any disabled person "need" a space closer to a supermarket entrance?