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Re:People are reporting collisions with Tesla’s Smart Summon... by MereInterest on Sunday September 29, 2019 @10:14AM (#21107147)
While I can't comment on the exact instances of people using handicapped placards, I would like to bring up the existence of invisible disabilities [1]. These are disabilities that are not immediately obvious to onlookers. For example, people with xeroderma pigmentosum[2] have a very severe sensitivity to sunlight (sunburn within a few minutes, vastly increased risk of skin cancer). A handicap space would be needed to minimize time spent in the sun, but no issue would be present walking inside a building.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_disability

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xeroderma_pigmentosum

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Re:People are reporting collisions with Tesla’s Smart Summon... by DoreenMichele on Sunday September 29, 2019 @10:18AM (#21107165)
Also, appropriate accommodation for a handicap helps keep one more functional. So when one gets appropriate accommodation, one can appear more or less "normal" for short periods, such as time spent in public spaces. Take away that accommodation and life can come apart at the seams.
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