How do I fight an unfair parking policy at school that could make my scoliosis worse?
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How do I fight an unfair parking policy at school that could make my scoliosis worse?
I was recently diagnosed with scoliosis and carrying a heavy backpack
exacerbates my pain. I also live on campus. The parking passes available to
residents are only for the apartment parking lots, which are way across campus from classes. The parking company has told me that I would have to purchase an expensive second parking permit or use the pay lots each time I attend class, which is also expensive. In order to get a handicapped parking pass, I would have to be declared seriously disabled by the Secretary of State in order to get all-over parking access. If carrying school supplies that far makes my condition worse, I don’t understand how it is possible for them to have such a policy. What about in the winter? What if my back gets worse? What should I do?
Asked on August 15, 2018 under Personal Injury, Michigan
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can apply to have your condition declared as disabled in order to get the all-over parking pass. There is a mechanism in place, based on what you write, for disabled students to get an all-over pass. There being a mechanism is place, the school has fulfilled its obligation to accommodate disabilities; you know need to avail yourself of that mechanism or option.
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