I’m sure I’m not the only person in a power chair around here. There are a few who seem to think its okay to park and block the curb cuts for the disabled. There were two of us in chairs last Sunday along with a friend of ours walking along side of us. We were heading for a restaurant and we went to use the curb cut to get across the street, just to find a truck blocking our access. Our friend went into the store to ask who it was and ask them to please move so we could cross the boulevard. This person came out with an attitude. I told him this is a no parking area and meant for folks with a disability to use. He said no its not, and I began telling him about it when he rudely told me to shut my mouth. Wrong thing to say to me. I have since looked it up in the 2009 DMV hand book and sure enough on (page 51) it clearly says, “Never park or leave your vehicle: Within 3 feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons or in front of or on a curb which provides wheelchair access to a sidewalk.” Yes we did stay there till you re-parked. I knew you would park there again. So we were looking out for the next person in a chair. It’s a shame you were so rude. I hope those who drive, and do not drive will open your hand book and see what I’m telling here is the truth. We the disabled also have rights to.

Richard & JoLynn Schoonover

Lake Isabella