Comments for Disabilities Blog http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog Disabilities Tips, Handicap Accessibility, Special Needs and Special Education Mon, 21 May 2012 01:29:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on How many Handicapped parking spaces is a building allowed to have in New York State? by ROBERT YEIP http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/366/how-many-handicapped-parking-spaces-is-a-building-allowed-to-have-in-new-york-state/comment-page-1/#comment-752 ROBERT YEIP Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:33:11 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/366/how-many-handicapped-parking-spaces-is-a-building-allowed-to-have-in-new-york-state/#comment-752 I LIVE IN A SENIOR CITIZENS COMPLEX ( 80 UNITS) (MICHIGAN) CAN HANDICAPPED PRK'S SPOTS BE MARKED WITH INDIVIDUAL NAMES OF TENANTS ? I LIVE IN A SENIOR CITIZENS COMPLEX ( 80 UNITS) (MICHIGAN) CAN HANDICAPPED PRK’S SPOTS BE MARKED WITH INDIVIDUAL NAMES OF TENANTS ?

]]> Comment on Estate Planning For Special Needs Children- Special Needs Trusts by Alcohol Treatment http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/special-needs/45/estate-planning-for-special-needs-children-special-needs-trusts/comment-page-1/#comment-703 Alcohol Treatment Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:39:00 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/special-needs/45/estate-planning-for-special-needs-children-special-needs-trusts/#comment-703 When assets are left to an individual with special needs in a normal trust or outright, it could disqualify the individual from government benefits as well as require that any remaining assets be paid to the government for reimbursement of services provided during the individual's life. When assets are left to an individual with special needs in a normal trust or outright, it could disqualify the individual from government benefits as well as require that any remaining assets be paid to the government for reimbursement of services provided during the individual’s life.

]]> Comment on Estate Planning For Special Needs Children- Special Needs Trusts by Alcohol Treatment http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/special-needs/45/estate-planning-for-special-needs-children-special-needs-trusts/comment-page-1/#comment-702 Alcohol Treatment Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:18:59 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/special-needs/45/estate-planning-for-special-needs-children-special-needs-trusts/#comment-702 Parents of an adult child with special needs should also consider whether a power of attorney is adequate or if parents should be named as guardians of the adult child to better protect the child’s interests. If there is a concern that the child cannot adequately manage his or her own affairs at all or could be taken advantage of, a guardianship (full or limited) may be more appropriate Parents of an adult child with special needs should also consider whether a power of attorney is adequate or if parents should be named as guardians of the adult child to better protect the child’s interests. If there is a concern that the child cannot adequately manage his or her own affairs at all or could be taken advantage of, a guardianship (full or limited) may be more appropriate

]]> Comment on Disabled Dating - Find That Special Someone Today by True Ent http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/about-disabilities/439/disabled-dating-find-that-special-someone-today/comment-page-1/#comment-700 True Ent Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:08:56 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/about-disabilities/439/disabled-dating-find-that-special-someone-today/#comment-700 Hi, We are a television production company seeking to cast a dating show for people with disabilities seeking true love. We loved your website and were wondering if it was possible to post our casting ad on your community forum or anywhere you feel would work best. We did not want to infringe upon your website without your permission. Here is a copy of the ad that we would like to place: ---------------------------------------------------- Don't judge a book by its cover... Is your love life at a standstill as a result of your physical or mental disability? Are you shy to go out on dates or feel unfairly judged by your outward appearance? If so, we want to hear from you! We are a major television production company casting for a potential dating show. We want to focus on people with disabilities who are on a quest for true love. Maybe you've struck out before, but the goal of this show is to find you the true love you deserve. We are looking for outgoing 18-35 year olds who are ready for LOVE. Please include your name, contact information, a brief history of your dating past, and a description of your disability. Also please send some recent photos. You will hear from us if your story fits what we are looking for. We can be contacted at: castinghamlet@gmail.com Thanks for sharing! -------------------------- Thank you and hope to hear from you soon. Best, castinghamlet@gmail.com (Make this note private) Hi,

We are a television production company seeking to cast a dating show for people with disabilities seeking true love. We loved your website and were wondering if it was possible to post our casting ad on your community forum or anywhere you feel would work best. We did not want to infringe upon your website without your permission. Here is a copy of the ad that we would like to place:

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Don’t judge a book by its cover…

Is your love life at a standstill as a result of your physical or mental disability? Are you shy to go out on dates or feel unfairly judged by your outward appearance? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are a major television production company casting for a potential dating show. We want to focus on people with disabilities who are on a quest for true love. Maybe you’ve struck out before, but the goal of this show is to find you the true love you deserve.

We are looking for outgoing 18-35 year olds who are ready for LOVE. Please include your name, contact information, a brief history of your dating past, and a description of your disability. Also please send some recent photos. You will hear from us if your story fits what we are looking for. We can be contacted at: castinghamlet@gmail.com

Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.

Best,

castinghamlet@gmail.com
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]]> Comment on What are the rules for parking in New York City with a handicapped parking permit? by Tara http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/402/what-are-the-rules-for-parking-in-new-york-city-with-a-handicapped-parking-permit/comment-page-1/#comment-699 Tara Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:30:45 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/402/what-are-the-rules-for-parking-in-new-york-city-with-a-handicapped-parking-permit/#comment-699 Does anyone know how to report someone who is not handicap, but uses a handicap permit to park free in metered and no standing zones? Does anyone know how to report someone who is not handicap, but uses a handicap permit to park free in metered and no standing zones?

]]> Comment on What are the rules for parking in New York City with a handicapped parking permit? by Alfred http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/402/what-are-the-rules-for-parking-in-new-york-city-with-a-handicapped-parking-permit/comment-page-1/#comment-698 Alfred Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:00:38 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/402/what-are-the-rules-for-parking-in-new-york-city-with-a-handicapped-parking-permit/#comment-698 Honestly, the vehicle probably hasn't been moved since the street cleaners and meter maids don't know what to do about it, themselves. They probably take one look at it, don't know the rules on disabled parking, and just decide to leave it for someone else. Honestly, the vehicle probably hasn’t been moved since the street cleaners and meter maids don’t know what to do about it, themselves. They probably take one look at it, don’t know the rules on disabled parking, and just decide to leave it for someone else.

]]> Comment on My younger handicapped brother isnt being picked up by the bus, Is there any guidelines for the handicapped? by cindy1323 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/comment-page-1/#comment-598 cindy1323 Tue, 19 May 2009 18:54:18 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/#comment-598 Disabilities Feedback: The IEP is a legal document and the school system must be compliant, regardless of what bus company they have contracted to pick up students. If the IEP states he must be picked up at the stop closest to home or curb to curb pickup, then they are out of compliance. With a mental disability, it wouldn't be safe for him to judge when it is clear to cross the road. It would be a liability for the school system to have him picked up there. If the IEP does not state door to door pickup, then it must be amended to reflect that. Your parents can also ask for a bus assistant if your brother needs it. Your parents are a part of the IEP team, and make decisions regarding transportation, goals, etc. Your parents should not allow him to be picked up at the current stop. They should contact his case manager to set up a new IEP meeting where this issue can be discussed. Get his teacher on board. If the IEP team does not address this satisfactorily, then contact the ESE administrators at the school board administration building. Read the Procedural Safeguards which are given prior to the IEP meetings. The Procedural Safeguards are the rights of the student & parents. It lays out the steps the parent needs to take if an agreement can't be met. Best wishes to your family. Disabilities Feedback: The IEP is a legal document and the school system must be compliant, regardless of what bus company they have contracted to pick up students. If the IEP states he must be picked up at the stop closest to home or curb to curb pickup, then they are out of compliance. With a mental disability, it wouldn’t be safe for him to judge when it is clear to cross the road. It would be a liability for the school system to have him picked up there. If the IEP does not state door to door pickup, then it must be amended to reflect that. Your parents can also ask for a bus assistant if your brother needs it. Your parents are a part of the IEP team, and make decisions regarding transportation, goals, etc. Your parents should not allow him to be picked up at the current stop. They should contact his case manager to set up a new IEP meeting where this issue can be discussed. Get his teacher on board. If the IEP team does not address this satisfactorily, then contact the ESE administrators at the school board administration building. Read the Procedural Safeguards which are given prior to the IEP meetings. The Procedural Safeguards are the rights of the student & parents. It lays out the steps the parent needs to take if an agreement can’t be met. Best wishes to your family.

]]> Comment on My younger handicapped brother isnt being picked up by the bus, Is there any guidelines for the handicapped? by jdeekdee http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/comment-page-1/#comment-597 jdeekdee Sun, 17 May 2009 01:39:33 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/#comment-597 Disabilities Feedback: Read these below and you will find info on this -- Also go to and sign up for free to post on their parent to parent message board. They will be glad to help you !! Disabilities Feedback: Read these below and you will find info on this —

Also go to and sign up for free to post on their parent to parent message board. They will be glad to help you !!

]]> Comment on My younger handicapped brother isnt being picked up by the bus, Is there any guidelines for the handicapped? by Elizabeth S http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/comment-page-1/#comment-596 Elizabeth S Fri, 15 May 2009 10:50:09 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/#comment-596 Disabilities Feedback: Sorry for the idiots who learned how to use a computer ... The transportation director may also be a good person to call, in addition to the principal and special education director/superintendent. Don't be surprised if your mom needs to leave a message..keep calling back and leaving messages. While it is the busiest time of the year, I would imagine it takes two days to completely straighten out. Have your mom document everything in a notebook, including what she and the bus driver discuss, who she leaves messages with, etc. If no calls are returned, etc, ask you mom to go to the school with her complaint in writing. Talk to the principal or assistant principal or special education department chair and give them the copies. Once they have it in writing there is no denial anymore. (Again document and let them see you document.) If nothing else, call a news station. They love this kind of stuff. Disabilities Feedback: Sorry for the idiots who learned how to use a computer …

The transportation director may also be a good person to call, in addition to the principal and special education director/superintendent. Don’t be surprised if your mom needs to leave a message..keep calling back and leaving messages.
While it is the busiest time of the year, I would imagine it takes two days to completely straighten out.

Have your mom document everything in a notebook, including what she and the bus driver discuss, who she leaves messages with, etc.

If no calls are returned, etc, ask you mom to go to the school with her complaint in writing. Talk to the principal or assistant principal or special education department chair and give them the copies. Once they have it in writing there is no denial anymore. (Again document and let them see you document.)

If nothing else, call a news station. They love this kind of stuff.

]]> Comment on My younger handicapped brother isnt being picked up by the bus, Is there any guidelines for the handicapped? by sjc06 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/comment-page-1/#comment-595 sjc06 Fri, 15 May 2009 07:11:08 +0000 http://www.DisabilitiesWeb.com/blog/more-disability-answers/404/my-younger-handicapped-brother-isnt-being-picked-up-by-the-bus-is-there-any-guidelines-for-the-handicapped/#comment-595 Disabilities Feedback: I am so disgusted with some of these answers. Some people need to put other people down in order to feel good about them selves. Any way...your brother has rights. Dont worry. Do what everyeone else has told you to do. Call principal. then call the special education director. tell them the situation. alot of times with special education they find random people to drive the buses for these kids. these people are alot like the nasty people who commented to your question. they are lazy and are trying to be slick with you and your family. go right to the school and demand to get your brother picked up where he should be. no excuses. if things dont change you can file a grievance against the bus company along with the help from the school. This is not right! Disabilities Feedback: I am so disgusted with some of these answers. Some people need to put other people down in order to feel good about them selves.
Any way…your brother has rights. Dont worry. Do what everyeone else has told you to do. Call principal. then call the special education director. tell them the situation. alot of times with special education they find random people to drive the buses for these kids. these people are alot like the nasty people who commented to your question. they are lazy and are trying to be slick with you and your family. go right to the school and demand to get your brother picked up where he should be. no excuses. if things dont change you can file a grievance against the bus company along with the help from the school. This is not right!

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