Something of an 'Am I The A-hole?' question Many of the stores in the area have cut back on...

BlueVeins · 22-25

Justified dude. I had no idea this problem even existed, but now that you mention it, that makes perfect sense.

OlderSometimesWiser · F

You’re completely justified. Just sorry you’ve had to experience this.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Is this a business thing ?
Is the store making a charge for use of this provision ?
If yes then I think it's not unreasonable to ask where disabled customers can get their cut. Since its [i]them[/i] inconvenienced by this business decision.

Alternatively ask the company if they have any statistics on the number of customers now shopping elsewhere because they are being discriminated against as a result of their revised parking arrangements.

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

Isn't there supposed to be a zoning thing where they have to have a certain number of disabled
parking spaces? Get in touch with your local council to find out.

twiigss · M

Number one rule I always follow: If you're unsure about something, ask. So don't go in telling them how you park in the curbside spaces, instead just go in and ask, "Hey, I have a placard to park in the handicapped spaces but I noticed curbside pickup kind of took over some of the handicap space." "So I wanted to ask what I should do in a situation where the handicapped spaces are entirely full." "Would I be able to park in a curbside pickup space that is directly next to a handicap space?"

And see what they say. Worst thing they can say is no, that's not allowed. But I see people with no handicap tag or placard park in the handicap spaces at wally world all the time. I think you're fine to be honest, but again it never hurts to ask, hell never hurts to vent about curbside taking over handicap spaces.

Fluffybull · F

I think you're justified. It's not right that they're removing disabled spaces, especially when they often fill up.

Eternity · 26-30, M

Life is a fight man. So fight your fight and feel no shame. Sounds like you're going about it as honorably as you can.

OldGrandDad · M

I think this started with the social distancing during the COVID pandemic. And I don't know about everywhere but our local Walmart is the worst. They converted at least 10 back to back (20 total) spots in two rows. Way more than the number of handicapped spaces. And I almost never see those spots being utilized.

thisguy20 · 41-45, M

I don't think that is bad etiquette at all.
As far as I'm concerned those special spots for curbside / fast pickup / delivery are a waste of space.

smiler2012 · 56-60

[@vicdraco] no far from it that is a fair point shops should have or make provision for people with diabilities too have easy access too the store all of the time

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

You're doing the right thing. The stores need to be informed about this problem add arrange for the proper parking spaces.

JamesBugman · 56-60, T

You need to take that to the store manager and ask for his input. He/She most likely has no clue this is even an issue.

Piper · 61-69, F

I've noticed that also, about some stores in my area. I do not feel you're in the wrong at [b]all[/b], in doing what you've described.

NoThanksLeon · M

You could park in the next county and some ******** will park right next to you.

Spoiledbrat · F

The Walmart near me has so many that they are always empty.

AbbySvenz · F

https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

I think it’s completely justified in your situation. They have cut quite a few where I live too and sometimes it’s hard to find a spot for me. I only use a cane or a walker so I will find another place to park.

You definitely should park there and not feel bad in the least.

NativePortlander1970

Do what You have to fellow disabled, I am a terminal cardiopulmonary patient on assisted oxygen 24/7 myself and I also bristle at how our spaces have dwindled, a local store has also designated the prime spot for law enforcement/first responders, not for official use, but as general parking for shopping, I have lost track of how many cops, fire fighters, and ambulance crews, have come out with bags of groceries.

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