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Resident raises concerns about misuse of accessible-parking placards; police and city to follow up
Summary
A Stow resident told the Commission on Inclusion on Jan. 28 that he regularly sees apparent misuse of accessible-parking placards and asked the city and police to work on education and enforcement.
A Stow resident told the Commission on Inclusion on Jan. 28 that he regularly sees apparent misuse of accessible-parking placards and asked the city and police to work on education and enforcement.
Matt Schonover, who said he was born with Apert syndrome and uses an accessible-parking placard daily, told commissioners he had researched reports from other states of fake placards and relatives' placards being used by people who are not the placard holder. "I personally use one daily," Schonover said, describing chronic health problems that make walking difficult.
The commission and city staff discussed possible responses, including public education campaigns and closer…
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