Accessible parking aisles aren’t just lines on the pavement – they’re lifelines. In this episode, Kelly and Avery tackle the frustrations, safety risks, and everyday indignities disabled people face when able-bodied drivers ignore the rules. From common violations and absurd excuses to the emotional and practical impact of blocked access, we break down why those stripes matter and how better education, enforcement, and community accountability can make a difference. Laugh, learn, and maybe cringe a little as we call out the “Able-Bodied Acuras” of the world and show why respecting accessible spaces is a small act with a huge impact.

Links Mentioned:

• BraunAbility Drive for Inclusion Movement: https://www.braunability.com/us/en/community/drive-for-inclusion.html

• Request & Order your Save Our Spots Tickets:https://www.braunability.com/us/en/community/the-driving-force/save-our-spots.html#order

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): https://ada.gov

• Contact Your Region/ADA Center: https://adata.org/find-your-region

• Parking Mobility App: https://www.parkingmobility.com/volunteer/

• NYC311 App to report illegal parking in accessible spaces in NYC: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01025 

• MyLA311 App to report illegal parking in accessible spaces in LA: https://lacity.gov/myla311

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Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch