So Why Did My Temporary Living Arrangement Bother Me?

As I feel asleep last night I was truly bothered the way my house has been rearranged while healing from my wound. But as I began to feel sorry for myself I thought--knock it off. I am lucky to be in my home. A mantra I often repeat. So why did my temporary living arrangement bother me? The answer came to me this morning reading Tobin Siebers book Disability Aesthetics. Siebers attempts to redefine both disability and aesthetics. While much of the book was not to my taste in part because Siebers looks at much art which I have little interest in. One small section of Siebers book did hit home--here I refer to the section on "Hysterical Architecture". I have often been struck at how violently people react to accessible space. I have heard again and again how access and durable medical equipment is ugly. I have heard heated arguments about how access "mars" a building or is an "eye sore". It dawned on me that while i obviously reject such beliefs I have nonetheless incorporated them in my thinking. When I renovated my house I did not want the ramp to my home to be too visible. I did not want my bathroom to look like too medical even if it meant being inconvenienced. Part of this concern was financial. To sell a house it must look aesthetically pleasing. Access I have learned is rarely if ever aesthetically pleasing. What has struck me as an obvious problem is that access is "ugly", an "eyesore" because we do not value said access. Access when constructing a building always appears to be an after thought--something that must be forced into an already beautiful design because of the law. And we know many hate the law, especially the ADA. That pesky law bankrupts small business and costs schools a fortune.

Given the above I was struck by Siebers following observation:

It is as if the public interprets ramps, accessible doors, and signage for the disabled as symbols of disability that require a mustering of defense mechanisms. In no time, plants and flowers clutter wheelchair ramps, handicap signs are tucked away, and decorative rocks and wood chips block accessible walkways. Nature abhors a vacuum, and society treats handicapped parking spaces and accessible pathways as empty paces to fill: locales marked by accessibility inevitably become handy collecting points for trash, building materials, or delivery trucks (pp. 79).

Society is indeed very defensive. It is as though the mere presence of accessible entrances is an afront to the delicate sensibilities of society. The presence of the disabled body and hence access for that body is unwanted. Every person I know with a disability can relate to the Seibers quote above. We have all had experiences where the space for us has been violated. Trash in wheelchair lifts are a common problem. Snow plows dump snow in handicap parking. Delivery trucks block curb cuts and fill up handicap parking spaces. Handicapped seating is used to store extra chairs and supplies. Signs if present are obscure and often grossly wrong. The list of violations is seemingly endless to me. Indeed, violations in terms of equal access are the norm. When traveling I always assume problems will arise and sadly I am almost always correct. What all these seemingly minor violations indicate is that we people with a disability are not valued nor welcome. We are ugly, a reminder of all that can wrong, a tragedy even. I am not sure how to change this societal mindset when even I am guilty of incorporating it. I will thus cut myself some slack knowing that my wound will heal and my ugly bed will find its way into its proper place--my bedroom. So for now I remind myself to be content with my existence even if it does not exactly please me.

Possession Or Use Of A Lost

Assumption University students, faculty and staff who park on campus must have a valid Assumption University parking decal properly displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield. Vehicles must be registered each year with the Department of Public Safety.

Visitors will find reserved spaces at the University, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Getting Your Parking Permit

Step 1. Download, print, and complete the Parking Permit Application. Step 2. Pay for your parking permit on the Payment Gateway. Step 3. Bring your completed Parking Permit Application, proof of payment, your vehicle registration, and your Assumption University ID to the Department of Public Safety located in the lower level of Kennedy Memorial Hall. (Out of state residents must also provide proof of auto insurance.)

Parking Management System

As we begin the 2021 - 2022 academic year, the University will utilize a streamlined parking management system.

FACULTY, STAFF AND GRADUATE STUDENTS • Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students will be assigned to RED parking lots. • Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students shall be issued RED parking permits.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS • All Student parking lots are available for any undergraduate student, regardless of their status as a resident or commuter. • Student parking lots are all first come/first serve. • Students will be issued BLUE parking permits.

FIRST-YEAR STUDENT PARKING EXEMPTION First-year Student Exemption Permits shall be issued on a case by case basis in accordance with University policy. First-year Student Exemptions will be assigned GREEN Permits. A first-year student issued an Exemption Permit shall be restricted to Lot D. (Hanrahan, Nault, Young Lot)

Parking on campus roadways is prohibited unless the roadway is specifically marked as an authorized parking spot. All roadways without markings shall be considered FIRE LANES, and parking is prohibited except for emergency vehicles. Parking on marked roadway spaces is prohibited between 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Designated Handicapped parking shall only be used by a vehicle displaying a properly issued Handicapped Parking permit issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and / or a Temporary Disability permit issued by Assumption Public Safety.

Helpful Tips

- Visitor parking is reserved Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - All roads are considered fire lanes and must be kept open for emergencies. - All vehicles must be parked entirely within lined spaces. An improperly parked vehicle in an adjacent space does not constitute an excuse for straddling the painted line. - Yellow lines in diagonal hash patterns indicate NO PARKING areas. - Blocking access to building, stairs, walkways, loading zones, or fire lanes is not allowed. - Parking is not allowed on grass or sidewalks. - Any vehicle parked within 10 feet of a fire hydrant, obstructing a fire lane, or obstructing snow removal is subject to citation and the vehicle may be immediately towed off campus at the owner’s expense. - Any vehicle abandoned, banned from campus, obstructing the free passage of vehicular traffic on any campus roadway or parking lot, or parked in delivery zones is subject to citation and the vehicle may be immediately towed off campus at the owner’s expense.

Parking Violations

The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests on the vehicle's operator/person with the parking permit. Lack of space, mechanical problems, and inclement weather are not considered valid excuses for violation of parking regulations. Violation of parking regulations is subject to a citation. Possession or use of a lost, stolen, forged or altered parking permit or temporary permit will result in a fine equal to the amount to the value of the permit.

Handicap parking permit application

Vehicles are required to be parked in designated spaces and display a valid decal. Students may obtain parking decals by stopping in the Parking Office located in the Campus Support Services Building. All faculty and staff members must register their vehicles with the Parking Office. Temporary employees are required to register their cars and purchase monthly parking permits. Parking in the parking structure does not exempt you from registering your vehicle. The decal must be permanently affixed to the lower left-hand corner of the vehicle’s front window. If you obtain a different vehicle, you may transfer the decal to the new vehicle. Faculty and staff must, however, notify the Parking Office of the make, color and license plate of the new vehicle. Replacement decals may be obtained at the Parking Office be presenting the old decal. All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid parking decal or temporary permit, or be subject to ticketing. Handicapped faculty, staff, or students must apply for and obtain a valid State of Michigan handicap license plate from a Secretary of State Office, which must be displayed to park in handicapped sports on-campus.

Off-campus visitors should park in the designated visitor parking areas in lot F, E5, and the third floor of the Monteith Parking Structure, Visitors are expected to pay at the pay stations. Students, faculty and staff members are not considered visitors. Student and Faculty/Staff decals are issued by the Parking Office. Faculty and staff must pay for their decals at the Parking Office or sign up for monthly payroll deductions. Students may obtain a decal by showing their UMID and class schedule. If you drive a different vehicle and forgot to move the valid permit, please park on the 3rd floor of the MPS and pay at the pay station. Vehicles not displaying a valid parking decal will be ticketed. UM-D Vehicles Only” spaces are restricted for use by University, governmental, vendor, or handicap permit vehicles. All vendors must get special permits from the Parking Office when signing in at the Facilities Operations. Departments are responsible for notifying their vendors of the requirement. Vehicles without decals or temporary permits will be ticketed. Students living at the Union are expected to register their vehicle with the Parking Office. On-campus parking is available for Union students Monday through Thursday after 6 p.m., Friday after 2 p.m., and weekends and holidays all day. Union students are allowed to park on-campus May through August during enforcement hours.

Do NYC Handicap Drivers Need to Pay Meters? The decision to require handicap drivers is left up to each city as the state does not specifically claim an exception in this regard. New York City does make an exception for handicap drivers to use metered or paid parking but there are steps to achieve this exception. Drivers who want to be able to utilize this exception must obtain a city permit from New York City in order to be eligible. With the city permit, you can use no parking spaces, metered parking, paid parking, authorized vehicle spaces, and loading/unloading zones throughout the city. Can I Use My Disabled Placard in Another Car? In some states, handicap parking permits are specifically tied to a vehicle and must be used on that vehicle only or be transferred to another vehicle for use. However, in New York, the handicap parking permit is specific to the person and not the vehicle.

This allows any person who has completed the application and obtained a handicap parking permit to use their permit in any vehicle in which they may be riding in. It is recognized that they may not own their own vehicle or may be unable to drive and therefore might be riding in any vehicle as needed. How Long is a Permanent Handicap Placard Good For? Each handicap parking permit in New York is issued with an expiration date. Different locations have different lengths of time for which the placard is good for. In New York, a handicap parking placard may be good for up to 5 years. Refer to your expiration date to know when you should renew. Can I Use an Out of State Handicap Placard in NYC? If you are visiting from another state and have a handicap placard, you can use your placard in NYC to park in any handicap marked or handicap accessible parking spaces. Out of state handicap placards cannot be used for on-street parking and are only allowed for marked handicap parking spaces.

How to apply for handicap parking permit online

Parking ViolationsViolations of parking regulations result in parking infraction ticket. Information on ticket information and payment options will appear on the back of the ticket. Saint Mary's University parking tickets may be paid at the Facilities Management Office (McNally South Basement MS011) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Facilities Management accepts most forms of payment. A Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) parking ticket followed by having the vehicle towed off campus at the owner‟s expense. The manager of Security Services may also have a vehicle in violation towed off-campus at their discretion. To avoid possible problems, please pay parking tickets promptly. Parking tickets that have been issued in error can be appealed by filling out the Parking Appeal Form at the Dispatch Desk in McNally Main within 24 hours. You must attach your ticket to this form, and pass it in (within the 24 hours) to the issuing officer. The appeal decision will be made within three business days and the response will be sent to the appellant's address provided on the appeal form.

Permits follow the owner and may be used in an owner's other cars or rental cars. Hangtags may not be sold. CWRU ID access. Gated lots require a programmed card or university ID. Handicap parking spaces are available for faculty, staff, students, and visitors with disabilities. Employees with disabilities receive space in their chosen lot. Other reasonable accommodations are made upon request. Faculty and staff must provide certification of disability from the university's Office of Equity. Students must provide certification from Disability Resources Services. A student or staff member who needs to park closer because of injury or temporary disability may request reassignment to the lot that will best serve their needs. Disability Resource Services certifies students who require temporary accommodation. University Health Services certifies faculty and staff for the same. Case Western University Security and Police enforce parking regulations. Lot manager SP Plus distributes violation notices in lots just off-campus. SP Plus processes all tickets. Citations must be appealed to SP Plus within 10 days. Non-permit holders must include the penalty fee with the appeal. Permit holders are not required to do so. The SP Plus administrator rules on the appeal. Denied appeals can be heard by the Parking Appeals Committee. Circle Link buses transport employees, students, and visitors to reach university Circle institutions. The service runs every 23 minutes from 6:15 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Saturday and every 35 minutes from 12 pm to 5:30 pm on Sunday. Bus route schedules and maps are available at various locations. Other transportation options are also available.

Due to construction at a building next to our passport agency, the agency’s parking lot is restricted to those with handicap placards. On the day of your appointment, we recommend you take public transportation or park in one of several nearby public parking garages. Arriving by Public Transportation: Taxi and bus services are available at the Stamford Transportation Center (STC). Alternate parking is available at the STC located one-half mile from the passport agency at 30 South State Street (at Washington Blvd). Click here for more information about Metro North service to and from Stamford Station, as well as public parking fees and public transit connections. In addition to public transportation available in downtown Stamford, a free trolley service is available to shuttle the public from municipal garages to local points of interest with stops near the agency. Click here to see the trolley hours of operation and established routes. The closest trolley stop the agency is located in front of Fairway Market, located 1 block from the agency. Arriving by Car: If you must drive to the agency, plan ahead and use one of the public parking garages in Stamford. Under Connecticut state law, you cannot idle, or remain in your car while it is running, outside the passport agency. Applicants may be dropped off in front of either of our two customer entrances: on Canal Street or at the rear of the building. Vehicles displaying valid handicap placards may park in the rear lot behind the building if designated spaces are available.

Drivers with disabilities in Illinois can apply for disabled parking placards or license plates from the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State (SOS). The SOS issues permanent placards, temporary placards, organization placards, and disability license plates. Read below for more information about the application requirements and rules for disabled parking permits in Illinois. The IL SOS offers a few different placards for disabled drivers, as well as a disabled driver license plate. Each type of placard has specific requirements, rules, and restrictions. The type of placard you receive will be determined by your doctor's evaluation and certification of your physical capabilities and limitations. Meter-exempt permanent placards (yellow and gray) to those who are permanently disabled, have an IL driver's license, and cannot: - Handle coins or tokens due to a lack of or limited motor control in both hands. Reach a minimum of 42 inches above ground level. Access a parking meter. Walk more than 20 feet due to severe debilitation. Anyone with a permanent disability who does not meet the meter-exempt requirements above.