How easy is it to get a handicapped parking tag?

[DainBramaged]

I know a guy who basically "buys" them from his doctor.

 

[Baked]

People w/ handicap tag should have their legs cut off.

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: Martyr
I know a woman that had a stroke a few months ago. She has a handicapped tag because she has a lot of trouble walking. She does her best to make it look like she can walk normally, though, because she doesn't want to stand out. She's got one of those tags, and I heard that recently she was making her way to Trader Joes and some guy started yelling at her "What is wrong with you?!" etc. Really scared her, and she was shook up pretty bad. Just because you can't see what's wrong with someone using the tag doesn't mean they're not in pain or having trouble walking.

So true.......... my sister had a stroke and her left side is still very weak. She had a parking pass for a year. But with rehab and a leg brace........ she can walk but with a noticable limp.

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[Amused]

My GF's mother has Rheumatoid Arthritis. She can walk normally for short distances and has to rest. The pain is severe, and not localized, so she has no noticeable limp. When she walks, EVERYTHING hurts.

My mother has emphysema. For quite a while, she wasn't quite bad enough for an oxygen tank, but still could not walk far without having to take a breather. Now she is on oxygen 24/7.

Just because someone appears to be walking normally, does not mean they don't have a problem requiring a close parking space.