I’d like to address the piece of signage located outside of Harris Hall in the form of handicapped parking spaces. I assume that these are there for the hospital, which is right next to Harris Hall. One thing I’d like to address regarding all handicapped parking spaces is that they aren’t universally accessible, because if I tried to park in one I would receive a hefty fine. Not only do you have to be “disabled”, but also you have to be considered disabled by the state and brandish this label of disability on your car to be able to use the space.
I’d also like to address the symbol they use to mark this space. It’s the quintessential “handicapped” symbol that appears to be a person sitting in a chair. What’s interesting though, is that these spaces are meant for people with disabilities other than being in a chair. For example you could make use of those spaces if you had trouble walking, and even if you are a certain height (I have a friend who’s short enough to be qualified as “handicapped”).
It seems a bit misleading to mark it with a chair user, seeing as many more people can benefit from its existence.
I’d also like to address the symbol they use to mark this space. It’s the quintessential “handicapped” symbol that appears to be a person sitting in a chair. What’s interesting though, is that these spaces are meant for people with disabilities other than being in a chair. For example you could make use of those spaces if you had trouble walking, and even if you are a certain height (I have a friend who’s short enough to be qualified as “handicapped”).
It seems a bit misleading to mark it with a chair user, seeing as many more people can benefit from its existence.
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