Attitudes to parking spaces is a good point/interesting issue. My aunt
recently went to see the COuncillor who heads the housing department in our
area - because they've basically been doing nothing to process her request
to change council accommodation (including the fact that they haven't even
allocated any points for disability yet). The 2 reserved spaces were both
full -taken by council staff including the one she was going to visit. Both
casually commented that there were no ohters free - you know - a belief
that made it alright then clearly indicated in their response! Once you
find that attitude out, you know not to have any faith in them really don't
you?
Also, parking and hidden disabilities is a good point. I hate it when
people look at me suspiciously because I park in a reserved space then walk
away with no obvious difficulty. I know it's probably partly due to the
fact we are used to inconsiderate non-disabled people parking there so some
people may be wondering if I'm one of them, but it's really annoying!
Sarah
At 12:41 PM 28/01/99 +0000, you wrote:
>Parking slots are also a good way to understand how 'disability' is
>perceived in our environment and how our understanding of environment
>influences prevailing defintions of disability - using a parking slot
>legitamately held for disabled people only with a hidden disability is an
>interesting experience for all - as a leisure pursuit i don't recommend it
>! But nice to see a less introspective topic on the forum for a change -
>lets casually pursue it !
>glenn.
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Sarah
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