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LookieNoNookie -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (2/15/2014 6:24:29 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: ElectraGlide I have no problem with people parking in Handicap spots that need them, its the people that do not need them that park in them and deprive handicap people of the parking spot. When some putz by him or herself with no one else in the car parks there and runs in and out of the store like a Boston Marathon runner it irks me. "Accessible" parking spots.

ShaharThorne -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (2/15/2014 7:30:21 AM)
We have a placard...both of us have degenerative bone disease, especially in our back and hips. I have to use the motorized shopping carts because walking on the concrete flares up my back and causes spasms.

LittleGirlHeart -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (2/15/2014 6:30:30 PM)
One place here, they've started making ppl give their ca or dl because people have been misusing the carts. I am sometimes self conscious about using them too, but then I just go about my business, and thankfully these days more often than not, I feel strong enough not to need them. quote: ORIGINAL: WinsomeDefiance Littlegirlheart, while I don't necessarily think the idea is one I agree with, I do think that you have such a kind heart and the idea comes from a very generous mindset. While this idea may not be well received, don't be discouraged; your next idea might change the world. I sometimes wish I had a shirt that said, "I'm not lazy, I'm reserving my energy for kinky sex...." when I ride the scootabouts at the grocery store [:D] Sadly, because I'm relatively young, I get some unpleasant glares when I am using the motorized wheelchairs. It used to bother me at first, and I even had one man yell and cuss at me (true story). A T-shirt with a vulgar hand gesture would have come in handy on that day.

LittleGirlHeart -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (2/15/2014 6:57:04 PM)
My mom is, first elderly and secondly semi disabled, and it doesn't matter how many non disabled parking spots there are close by, even right in front, shell take the dp spot. And it drives me nuts. I have a dp plack, and I only use it when parking is scarce and way the he'll out from the door, or no parking left. I believe in not taking a dp, when other parking is close by. quote: ORIGINAL: WinsomeDefiance quote: ORIGINAL: ElectraGlide I have no problem with people parking in Handicap spots that need them, its the people that do not need them that park in them and deprive handicap people of the parking spot. When some putz by him or herself with no one else in the car parks there and runs in and out of the store like a Boston Marathon runner it irks me. You can't really KNOW who needs them though. I don't have a handycap placard. I live by the rule, use it or lose it so I try to walk as much as I can. My disabiliteis aren't readily visible though and while I may be in remission from time to tiime there are other periods when even extremely mild activities raise my blood pressure to very dangerous levels because of the vasculitis or the connective tissue disease is attacking my lungs and I have difficulty breathing or I'm just in severe pain. The point is, even though I chose NOT to have a handicap placard, I do qualify for one. If you saw me climb out of my Tahoe (or fall out as is often the case) you might think I didn't look dsabled but you can't know the sheer will it takes just to walk the parking lot into the store because I prefer to avoid bringing attention to myself so I'm probably sucking it up and doing my best to smile and be friendly. At the same time, I do think that the handicap parking is most likely abused and people ARE parking there who should probably be leaving the spaces to those who need the wheelchair accessability. I base that off humanity in general. If there's a loophole, and a way to exploit things for convenience, we (humanity in general) will jump on it and exploit the hell out of it. Not our best trait though, and one I try my best to rise above.

dcnovice -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 7:04:48 PM)
FR This thread has come to mind several times lately. As many of you know, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in January 2013. It was removed surgically in October, but I've had a lingering infection since then, so I'm still far from being at my best. In addition, I have unrelated neck/shoulder issues that require surgery last year and seem to be flaring up again. All this to say there are times I feel like crap as I lumber along, and moments when I really would welcome a shirt saying "Be patient. I'm not well, and I'm doing the best I can." My cane used to convey that, but I haven't needed it lately. The other night, my upstairs neighbor came to the door and jabbered about her TV woes, wondering if maybe there was a problem with the cable, which runs down through my closet. At that point, I'd have loved a shirt saying "Fuck you. I have cancer."

JstAnotherSub -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 7:28:48 PM)
Here ya go DC! [image]http://www.customink.com/designs/proofs/ajb0-0011-mzf7/front.jpg[/image]

CynthiaWVirginia -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 9:45:51 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LittleGirlHeart a custom embroidered t shirt, stating something like say for example I am deaf, get my attention before talking to me. My mother needs a shirt with an arrow pointing over to me and words saying "My hearing aid is over there". For myself: "Fine, you know me from where exactly? Nope, I still can't remember you. Between the ADD, chemo brain, and the PTSD...you've been erased." "Panic attack prone and I'm having a bad day. Don't look at me, don't talk to me, leave me in peace so I can get some shopping done." I could go for more but I'm going to stop while I'm ahead. [;)]

dcnovice -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 9:53:29 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: JstAnotherSub Here ya go DC! [image]http://www.customink.com/designs/proofs/ajb0-0011-mzf7/front.jpg[/image] That is awesome! Thanks so much. [:)]

TheHeretic -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 10:37:28 PM)
I seem to do okay with the one that says, "doesn't play well with others." Maybe a little button that says, "this button doesn't have anything interesting to say, but it got you to lean in close enough that I can strangle you now."

BitYakin -> RE: I thought of a cute idea for disabled people to let people know easily the d if they wish (6/14/2014 11:04:50 PM)
I know this isn't really ON TOPIC here, but I thought it was sooo dam funny, and all these "slogans" made me think of it in a porta potty on a job site in tiny print at the very bottom of the door it read, "if you are reading this you are shitting at a 45 degree angle" cracked me up!

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