A wheelchair accessible vehicle is meant to provide freedom, but that can’t happen if it’s been blocked by careless parking. BraunAbility wants to educate the world on responsible parking around wheelchair accessible spaces – and with your help, we’ll make it a reality! Share our video to your friends and ask that they share as well. Together we can make it happen! #savemyspot
Source Credit: BraunAbility
View Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZlHHBozUBc&t=21s
In Lexington The Mayor’s Commission for Citizens with Disabilities worked with LEXPARK, the Lexignton Police and the City Counsel to pass an ordinance that makes it ilitgal to park in the hash marked area next to an ADA parking space, even if you have a placard. The fine is $250.
Source Credit: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, The Mayor’s Commission for Citizens with Disabilities, Lexington PD & Lex TV
View Online: https://youtu.be/-juyEqBid8M
8-Minute Animation Video on Parking and Passenger Loading Zones regarding accessible parking spaces are required for each parking facility on a site, such as lots and garages. Requirements apply equally to public and employee or restricted parking. On sites with multiple parking facilities, the minimum number of accessible spaces must be calculated separately for each parking facility instead of on the combined total of parking spaces provided on the site. At least one of every 6 accessible spaces, or fraction of 6, in each parking facility must be sized to accommodate vans..
Source Credit: U.S. Access Board
View Online: U.S. Access Board: Parking Spaces
Old PSA DCAB produced for television campaign to warn against parking placard abuse.
Source Credit: State of Hawaii Department of Health Disability and Communication Access Board
View Online: PSA – Be aware or beware!