Resident appalled over apuse

of handicapped

parking spaces

‘DO NON-DISABLED PEOPLE NOT REALIZE HOW LUCKY THEY ARE?’

Dear Editor:

I am appalled at the number of people who park in
handicap parking zones and use the excuse, ‘‘I’m only
going to be a few minutes.”’

It’s those few minutes that prevent people like me,
who need the space to get a wheelchair out, from go-
ing into that particular store or facility.

People should realize that there is a reason for
handicap parking zones — people need them.

Nothing is more infuriating than to see someone
running out of a store to hop into their car which is
parked iliegally. Do people not realize how lucky they
are that they actually don’t have to use these spaces?
That they actually can run or walk into that store?

I can hardly wait for the day that I’m out of this
wheelchair and I can enjoy the short walk from the
parking lot. But until then I need the space as do
many others who walk with canes or have
wheelchairs.

If the police would ticket those violators there may
be less abuse. Until then, please think twice before
parking in those spaces.

Be thankful for your health and walk the few extra
steps and save the spot for someone who really needs
it.

E. MacGregor
North Vancouver

March volunteers raise $110,000

Dear Editor:

the disabled children and adults of Rehabilitation Foundation, 2256

B.C. with the mobility and com- W. 12th Ave., Vancouver, V6K

Thanks to over 1,500 volunteers
on the North Shore who took part
in this year’s Kinsmen Mothers’
March. These wonderful people,
covering the area from Deep Cove
to Lions Bay, and including Bowen
Island, were responsible for col-
lecting over $110,000 on the North
Shore. .

Without these volunteers, the
Kinsmen Rehabilitation Founda-
tion would be unable to provide

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munications equipment and high-
tech electronic aids which enable
them to live more independent and
satisfying lives.

There were many parts of the
North Shore which were not can-
vassed, simply because we could
not find enough volunteers. If you
were not canvassed but would like
to contrihute to this vital service to
B.C.’s di.abled people, please mail
your donation to the Kinsmen

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Perhaps you would be willing to
help by canvassing your
neighborhood or apartment build-
ing next year.

We value your continued sup-
port and thank all of you for your
time and efforts.

Susan van Kleeck
North Shore Area Supervisor
Kinsmen Mothers’ March 1990

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