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Parking

With inaccessible sidewalks and public transit, cars were the best way for people with mobility disabilities to get around by themselves. To park, disabled drivers needed enough room to get out of their vehicle safely. Advocates worked to change laws state by state before the ADA. They also worked to change the public’s perception of handicapped parking as a “perk” instead of a safety issue.
Parking

Date: 1000-2000

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Date: 1000-2000

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