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Seek the views of disabled
13 Apr 2006
G. FRANCIS SIVA, President, Independent Living and Training Centre, Rawang

April 13
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WE welcome the announcement by Klang Municipal Council president Abdul Bakir Zin that the MPK is seriously looking into providing parking lots for the disabled.

However, in order to make such an effort effective and fruitful, the MPK must invite the participation of disabled people in their committee in order to provide their expertise and feedback as to how this can be best achieved.

A disabled-friendly car park should include the following:

• Handicapped parking lots must be placed next or nearest to entrances of buildings. Where there are steps into buildings, ramps should also be provided.

• Wheelchair stand-up signs and logos should be clearly marked and visible. A standardised logo should be used.

• All parking lots for the disabled must come with a roof to protect the user from the elements. A hot seat under the scorching sun can cause life-threatening blisters and wounds for paralysed drivers who can’t feel them.

• Assistance from parking attendants, security guards, etc, should also be provided for those who need help in unloading/loading their wheelchairs.

• Prompt action must be taken against non-disabled drivers using the parking lots reserved for the disabled.

Until all these requirements are fulfilled, handicapped drivers should be exempted from all parking fees.
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