What is Handicap/Disability Parking Permit?
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A handicap/disabled parking permit (also known as a "Blue badge") allows the bearer to park in specially marked disabled parking spaces. This can be particularly helpful where mobility is a problem; disabled bays usually also have more space around the vehicle to allow the loading of wheelchairs.
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How do members experience Handicap/Disability Parking Permit?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking problems | 567 | 107 | |
| Fatigue | 460 | 86 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 219 | 40 | |
| Improve mobility | 156 | 30 | |
| General health | 80 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle spasms | 1 | |
| Numbness and tingling in hands | 1 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath with exertion | 1 | |
| Slower gait | 1 | |
| Social anxiety | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 6 | |
| None | 215 |
Member evaluations
Itsalwayssomething
evaluated on Jul 29, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for inability to maintain personal safety: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Marshview
evaluated on Jan 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: None
magdalene
evaluated on Jul 13, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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