Bear, Sam, Jasmine

One of the things that frustrates us the most is crappy "accessible" parking. We went to the local @RexallDrugstore to get a prescription and the curb ramps to get on the sidewalk were at the front or side of the accessible parking spots. That means as soon as a vehicle parks there, someone with a wheelchair or walker can't get on or off the sidewalk. You can be stuck there waiting until they come back from shopping and move their car. Stuff like this gets stressful. You'd think common sense would be to place access ramps where they wouldn't be blocked, but often developers lack this. A much better experience was at the local Walmart. It must be newer as the accessible parking had access aisles between the spots, which meant we could drop the ramp and unload. Most places built before 2020 don't have stalls wide enough for a wheelchair at the bottom of a vehicle ramp so we often park far from the door and take 2 stalls. The other bonus at Walmart, a wide barrier free entrance. There were no curb ramps to be blocked. Video description for inclusivity: a clip of Chesnyy holding a paper bag as she stands on a sidewalk. The ramp to get off the sidewalk is at the front of a parking stall and blocked by the car. Text reads: crappy accessible parking spot. The scene changes to Chesnyy standing beside an accessible van with the ramp dropped into an access aisle. She carries her leash and loads herself into the van Text reads: The good spot.

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