Archive for July, 2006

It's not just an inconvenience

29th July, 2006

The impact of having disability parking spaces filled up by people who don't need them is not just an inconvenience to those of us with mobility impairments (or other disabilities that give us a need for either a spot close to the door, or a spot wide enough to unload a wheelchair, walkers, etc). [...]

They are talking about us!

28th July, 2006

It is a slow start, yet it is a good start. The first mention (that we know of) about our site on another site. Smiffy introduces caughtya.org and says that "this blogger rather likes the idea". Thanks Smiffy. We also like the idea!

Grey Mitsubishi Gallant

Friday, July 28th, 2006

Tracking over time

28th July, 2006

Not that long ago, I complained to a local supermarket manager that her staff did not monitor accessible parking spaces on store's parking lot. Her reaction was, unsurprisingly, less than enthusiastic. She eventually made a few valid points (discussed on another day and different blog entry), though at first she said:
"There's no point [...]

Everyone moans about it.

27th July, 2006

There doesn't seem to be anyone we talk to that has a mobility impairment that hasn't at one point or another, encountered inconsiderate people parked illegally. People get together, and talk about how difficult it is. But they don't act. They don't complain to shop owners, asking them to monitor their lot. [...]

 
 

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Toyota Prius, plate FFB361, in Christchurch, canterbury, New Zealand

Comment by: Webmaster
The taxi company was contacted and their general manager is going to look into it. He said: "If you have any additional information on the date and time of this incident I would welcome the receipt of that so we can identify the driver concerned at the time and address the matter with them directly.

Nissan , plate ABQ227, in Waikanae, New Zealand

Comment by: Webmaster
I may not buy more in one go, but I guarantee you I spend as much, if not more, than the average punter does in a week.

Nissan , plate ABQ227, in Waikanae, New Zealand

Comment by: Dirk
By that i mean they have few issues pushing around large food carts.

 

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