Probably because people complained it took too long to board the bus
As far as people saying you can't "segregate" the people with
ECVs by providing them with their own bus, then explain to me why they get segregated parking (designated by a handicap sign), a special entrance to rides (um isn't that segregating them as well). People are not saying do NOT provide them with transport, just provide them with the services they need while others are not "inconvenienced". In schools, kids who qualify based on disabilities get IEPs, but people who do NOT have disabilities do not qualify for one on one help/aids. There is a point where abled body people feel just as discriminated against simply because they do not qualify. I'm sure I will get flamed for these comments, but oh well, some of us are sick of hearing "treat everyone the same no matter what a person is able to do". Fine then all the
ECV people can fend for themselves in a parking lot with NO handicap designated parking if they don't want to be "singled" out!
the word was inferred from what posters who are in ECVs mentioned how they felt when people watch THEM board the busses....they were defining the word stigma without actually writing the word.
stig·ma [stig-muh] Show IPA
noun, plural stig·ma·ta [stig-muh-tuh, stig-mah-tuh, -mat-uh] Show IPA, stig·mas.
1.
a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.
2.
Medicine/Medical .
a.
a mental or physical mark that is characteristic of a defect or disease
they don't want to be looked at as an inconvenience to other riders due to their abilities, but they will gladly park close to entrances due to their abilities....in other words, convenience to them when it is convenient is OK, but not OK for to people with lack of a disability to want conveniences, too? If you want to be treated like "everyone" then do away with handicap parking for a start and travel from a distance just like everyone else in a parking lot! Again, I don't care about their loading on the busses, I don't have a problem with it. I was just trying to show the other side to "we want equal rights to the busses, rides, etc"...basically if ONE group of people get SPECIAL treatments (a separate entrance, separate bus, a separate section of parking) then EVERYONE abled or disabled should get the SAME special treatments! Providing ANY group of people DIFFERENT considerations is SEGREGATING....something someone on here said was illegal!
thank you, have a nice day because AGAIN I can careless what you think of me. I will state again, I can care LESS how long it takes for someone on an ECV to load on a bus! What I have an issue with is people like you obviously, who believe a certain class of person deserves DIFFERENT perks but those perks are not EQUAL amongst all persons! You my friend are the one without class believing not ALL people are created equal REGARDLESS of a disability or not my friend!
Okay...I have pulled these few posts. You are somewhat argumentatively posting your beliefs. You do realize that this isn't a Disney thing, right??? It's the law!!! And if people choose to work the law to their perceived advantage, well, I guess they are going to have to answer to some higher authority!!! But, you are the person calling people classless because they know the rules and the law, and adhere to them.
Handicapped parking is provided to move those with issues out of the mainstream..it is safer for everyone. The law requires this...there is an equation that tells you how many handicap spots you need based on the capacity of the parking lot. And in order to get this handicap placard, you have to prove you need it.
So, that brings us to ECVs and buses. Should they make guests prove they need an ECV? Sure, that would be nice, but it's against the law. Using a handicap parking spot is different than using an ECV. Riding that ECV doesn't get you anything special...it really doesn't. It does mean that you get to be walked in front of, you can't move nearly as quickly as those on foot. You have to look for breaks in the sidewalk so you can get up on it when on the street. You get jammed in when crowds are exiting the parks. Sure, it probably looks like great fun when we see seemingly able bodied people riding them. I watched a couple on two ECVs at S/D...they rode off the boat, and then started racing off, to get to the hotel!! Really...racing. They didn't much care who was in there way, even the little girl who walked out from behind a pole!!! That was a little scary!!!
There are going to be those that will abuse every single perk they can get...that's just human nature. We are not perfect. We can only do what we think is right!!!
There don't need to be specific buses for those using wheelchairs or ECVs. But there does need to be a little bit of empathy. I completely realize that there are some on ECVs that don't need to be. I also realize that they bring along their entire family....not crazy about that either. But, in all reality??? I can't waste my time, at WDW, worrying about what those idiots are doing. Believe me...karma is a wonderful thing. What goes around, usually comes right back around. I won't always see it when it does, but I know it will happen. So, just smile pleasantly, and go about your fun at WDW.
Oh...and everyone really needs to take a chill pill here. People are starting to get really out of control...and no, I am not talking about 'one' person....it's the whole group. Sheesh...lighten up cha-cha!!!
I understand not wanting to wake your child but if you do have massive amounts of stuff and haven't even made an effort by the time you see or hear the bus I'm going to go around you.
I don't hate strollers, I've become very good at bobbing and weaving!
