Handicap Parking Permits: How to Apply

Handicap parking is a necessity for many people living with arthritis or other painful conditions which lead to disability. It is not uncommon for disabled people to wait longer than they should to apply for a handicap parking permit. The placard entitles them to park in the designated spots for disabled persons.

• Why do some people procrastinate and wait too long to apply for handicap parking?
• Do people with arthritis think they won't qualify for a handicap parking permit?
• Is it too complicated to get one?

We've simplified the process by finding application information from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Check out the specific requirements for your state in our article Handicap Parking Permits: How to Apply.

Related Resources:

• Assistive Devices for Arthritis
• Arthritis Can Create Awkward Situations
• Social Security Disability: Do You Qualify?
• Driving Safely When You Take Medications
• "I am not handicapped. I just parked there, sorry."
• People With Disabilities: Living in a "Normal World"

Join the Discussion:

• Join Us in Our Arthritis Forum

_{Photo by Denise Kappa (iStockphoto)}