Mandate More Disabled Parking Spots Nationwide
The Issue
I'm a wheelchair user, and right now, I'm speaking up from my wheelchair. It's frustrating and disheartening how most places have two, possibly three, accessible disabled parking spots, and typically, only one of those is van-accessible. This is a major issue for those of us who rely on wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Are we expected to believe that only two people with disabilities can be at a location at the same time? This limitation is not only impractical but also unfair.
Imagine needing to leave a place because there simply aren't enough accessible parking spaces. That's exactly what happened to me. This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a barrier to our participation in everyday life. Why should we have to compete for the bare minimum when accessibility is a right, not a privilege? Expanding the number of accessible parking spots, including van-accessible spaces, should be a priority.
Currently the Department of Justice ADA guidelines work on a sliding scale to decide how many parking spots are to be allocated for accessible parking, determined by the lot size. For every 1 to 25 parking spaces, only one accessible spot is required. If we increase those numbers to a lot size that is 76 to 100 parking spaces, only four of those are required to be accessible and of that, only one in every six accessible spots must be van accessible. This is unacceptable.
We need to mandate more disabled parking spaces nationwide. This means updating accessibility standards to reflect the real-world needs of people with disabilities. It's about making sure that we, and others in our situation, can access the same places of work, recreation, and community without facing unnecessary hurdles. These changes are crucial for true accessibility.
Let's push for a future where accessibility is never an afterthought. This demand is not just about numbers; it's about dignity, inclusion, and respect for people with disabilities. Support our call for change by signing this petition. Together, we can make sure everyone has the space they need.
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The Issue
I'm a wheelchair user, and right now, I'm speaking up from my wheelchair. It's frustrating and disheartening how most places have two, possibly three, accessible disabled parking spots, and typically, only one of those is van-accessible. This is a major issue for those of us who rely on wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Are we expected to believe that only two people with disabilities can be at a location at the same time? This limitation is not only impractical but also unfair.
Imagine needing to leave a place because there simply aren't enough accessible parking spaces. That's exactly what happened to me. This isn't just an inconvenience—it's a barrier to our participation in everyday life. Why should we have to compete for the bare minimum when accessibility is a right, not a privilege? Expanding the number of accessible parking spots, including van-accessible spaces, should be a priority.
Currently the Department of Justice ADA guidelines work on a sliding scale to decide how many parking spots are to be allocated for accessible parking, determined by the lot size. For every 1 to 25 parking spaces, only one accessible spot is required. If we increase those numbers to a lot size that is 76 to 100 parking spaces, only four of those are required to be accessible and of that, only one in every six accessible spots must be van accessible. This is unacceptable.
We need to mandate more disabled parking spaces nationwide. This means updating accessibility standards to reflect the real-world needs of people with disabilities. It's about making sure that we, and others in our situation, can access the same places of work, recreation, and community without facing unnecessary hurdles. These changes are crucial for true accessibility.
Let's push for a future where accessibility is never an afterthought. This demand is not just about numbers; it's about dignity, inclusion, and respect for people with disabilities. Support our call for change by signing this petition. Together, we can make sure everyone has the space they need.
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Petition created on September 21, 2026