MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'disabled parking'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:59:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631569&cid=t_156048_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fdisabled-parking-about-to-take-a-hit-in-seattle%2F In a move parking officials in Seattle see as a way to “free up hundreds of [parking] spaces,” our city council is looking to limit free parking for people with legitimate disabling issues… in the neighborhoods around hospitals! According to flyers posted around the proposed “test” area, the city wants to impose a 4-hour limit on people who need extra time to get around because, “[Disabled parking] placards represent golden tickets to free parking, especially in downtown Seattle where monthly parking is so expensive.” Mr Mayor, City Council of Seattle: I am offended! So my disability – the medical condition that slows everything from my thinking to my ability to move around my city – is a Golden Ticket in your eyes?!?!?! Are You Kidding Me? Don’t get me wrong. I... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631569 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:29:22 +0100 4631569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1917984&cid=t_156048_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5129 We blogged earlier about this inconsiderate driver. Chet recently tagged me in a facebook note about an incident involving another such inconsiderate Malaysian whom YK refers to as a Mentally Challenged Parker. Go there to see what one looks like. a Does the average Malaysian really care about the disabled? (II) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1917984 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1917984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779249&cid=t_156048_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4394 Take this picture I spotted in the USJ forums and also blogged here It not only suggests that the driver couldn’t care two hoots about using up disabled parking but, also his or her parking skills suggests a kopi-o driver’s license. OK maybe I am too harsh. Perhaps the driver might actually be disabled - Socially Disabled. When I have visited condo show rooms in the past, one of the first questions I ask is “are your units disabled friendly?”. Inevitably the salesperson will not know. Our local councils should also be taken to task. They will do things like build pavements and public amenities without a thought for our wheelchair bound brethren. Peter Tan asks, Can Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah Effect Change for Disabled People?. I don’t think she can do much. ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779249 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1779249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1385835&cid=t_156048_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fsat-fly-away.html Because I am a closet genius I've have planned everything down to the last detail, to include all possible unexpecteds. After two weeks of walking to or from school, I am confident that walking to breakfast will be a breeze. Because it will be a breeze, I have added some optional extras. The radio flyer carries a stack of overdue library books, a sack of dry cleaning and a pair of shoes to be re-heeled. Each one of these errands will be attempted. Whilst it is highly unlikely that we will manage to go into three different establishments on foot and complete each transaction, we shall try. It's all about compromise. Initially I baulked at suggesting a compromise to a three year old but old parents must move with the times. Whilst I'm now in league with the school and the therapists when it ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1385835 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:22:00 +0100 1385835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1019360&cid=t_156048_129_f&fid=34885&url=http%3A%2F%2Fterriblepalsy.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F12%2Fjust-a-minute-is-60-seconds-too-long%2F Enough said. (Source: Terrible Palsy) Terrible Palsy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1019360 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 23:30:43 +0100 1019360