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From: mtc@iexist.att.com (Marguerite T Czajka)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: Re: hidden disabilities
Message-ID: <15208@handicap.news>
Date: 25 Apr 91 15:54:29 GMT
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In article <18963@bunker.isc-br.com>, Carl.Raskin@f113.n163.z1.fidonet.org
(Carl Raskin) writes:
> Index Number: 15140
> 
> I would like to know if there is anyone on this echo who has a hidden
> disability and would like to exchange views/experiences.  I have a hidden
> disability (broken neck) which causes me to have to use a foot brace.

My problem is with chronic pain.  I think most people don't realize that
which makes them question my use of the handicapped spaces.  But in a
way, I prefer people who speak up, I figure they're just trying to make
sure the wrong people aren't parking there.  I've never had anyone get nasty
about it though.

Where my biggest problem comes in is grocery stores.  There really isn't
any place to rest if I start getting sharp pains, and the checkout lines can 
be agony.  Luckily, the stores near me are 24 hour ones, so I can go when
no one else is shopping.

Marguerite