Opening Statement: We. the citizens below, join with our fellow Americans in the concern of the rising gas prices. Our problem and that of our friends who drive us, is that we do not have the choice of using a smaller, gas efficient vehicle. We must drive accessible vans because we must use motorized wheelchairs. We are not requesting \"special\" advantages only a fair price so that, we can continue doing the things others are able to do in their smaller, gas efficient vehicles.
Need: Fair gasoline prices to help those who are disabled and must use an accessible vehicle for transportation
Process: Signed Petition to be sent to Congress, Oil Companies. Media Coverage,I have contacted various people in the media to speak on this subject.
Goal: To give disabled citizens the same rights to drive to work, visit relatives, attend events at gas prices that reflect equality with those who purchase small gas efficient models. In other words, Take part in activities that, up until now have been restricted.
The emails I receive from you all show that too many people are choosing between medical appointments and basic necessities because their vans are too expensive to fuel. I am exhausted by the constant silence from those in charge but I am gathering these accounts to force a real conversation.
3 Comments
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Mike Shepherd
18 years ago
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SO TRUE. my brother is disabled and his van costs a fortune to fill up. he works hard but half his paycheck just goes to gas. unfair.
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Linda Riley
18 years ago
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Ridiculous to penalize people just for needing a wheelchair accessible vehicle. We have zero choice in what we drive. Fix this.
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Gary Townsend
18 years ago
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My van is a total hog on gas and i have no other way to get to my appointments. It is not like I can just go buy a prius. Something has to change.
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Opening Statement: We. the citizens below, join with our fellow Americans in the concern of the rising gas prices. Our problem and that of our friends who drive us, is that we do not have the choice of using a smaller, gas efficient vehicle. We must drive accessible vans because we must use motorized wheelchairs. We are not requesting \"special\" advantages only a fair price so that, we can continue doing the things others are able to do in their smaller, gas efficient vehicles.
Need: Fair gasoline prices to help those who are disabled and must use an accessible vehicle for transportation
Process: Signed Petition to be sent to Congress, Oil Companies. Media Coverage,I have contacted various people in the media to speak on this subject.
Goal: To give disabled citizens the same rights to drive to work, visit relatives, attend events at gas prices that reflect equality with those who purchase small gas efficient models. In other words, Take part in activities that, up until now have been restricted.
The emails I receive from you all show that too many people are choosing between medical appointments and basic necessities because their vans are too expensive to fuel. I am exhausted by the constant silence from those in charge but I am gathering these accounts to force a real conversation.
3 Comments
M
Mike Shepherd
18 years ago
Featured
SO TRUE. my brother is disabled and his van costs a fortune to fill up. he works hard but half his paycheck just goes to gas. unfair.
L
Linda Riley
18 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous to penalize people just for needing a wheelchair accessible vehicle. We have zero choice in what we drive. Fix this.
G
Gary Townsend
18 years ago
Featured
My van is a total hog on gas and i have no other way to get to my appointments. It is not like I can just go buy a prius. Something has to change.
SO TRUE. my brother is disabled and his van costs a fortune to fill up. he works hard but half his paycheck just goes to gas. unfair.