HARTFORD, Conn. -- The ubiquitous handicapped symbol that marks parking spaces, building entrances and restrooms around the world is getting an update, a modernization that emphasizes ability rather ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In January it became illegal to park in a van accessible space if you do not have a van accessible sticker on top of your handicapped plate, but one woman said she still sees ...

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill last week that will both remove the word "handicapped" from signs for people with disabilities and update the standard wheelchair symbol with a more active ...

Imagine going to a voting center to vote on election day. If you’re disabled and there’s a handicapped parking spot, that’s where you would want to park. What would you do if people waiting in line to ...

Accessible parking for most businesses is mandated by the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but specific implementation questions, such as space configuration and parking enforcement, are ...

This column addresses several questions I received recently regarding handicapped parking at associations. Q: My wife has a handicapped decal on her license plate. Although she has mobility issues and ...

A cruel note calling an Ohio amputee a “cry baby one leg” has gone viral following a struggle between neighbors over an apartment building’s designated handicapped spot. Ashley Brady, 26, lost her leg ...

Sharing parking spots with strangers can be challenging, especially if you are handicapped. What would you do if you really needed a handicapped parking spot, but one of your neighbors kept parking ...

The handicapped sign is getting a new look — at least in New York City. The initial design, created in 1968, depicted a person with no head in a wheelchair. The sign has changed since then — the ...

Dear Amy: I have only been able to use handicapped bathrooms for the last 10 years. Many places only have one larger stall, which is often occupied by a non-handicapped person. The regular stalls are ...

After a three-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Horses for Handicapped was back in full swing this week.The program began in 1980 and has grown into a huge four-day event for special needs children ...