Heather Morgan has raised concerns about constant misuse of accessible parking spaces at Allandale Waterfront GO Station in Barrie, Ont. She reports that able-bodied individuals often park in these spots, hindering her ability to safely deploy her wheelchair ramp. Despite her attempts to address the issue with Metrolinx, the situation remains unresolved. Morgan advocates for better enforcement and clearer signage to deter misuse. Sherry Caldwell from the Ontario Disability Coalition echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the need for increased awareness among drivers about how their actions affect people with disabilities.
"What people do is they come and drop off their fully able-bodied passengers using the accessible spots."
"I would say 80 per cent of the people seem to know that they're not supposed to be there, and that doesn't bother them."
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