A Florida law allows pregnant individuals to receive a one-year placard for disabled parking spaces.

The author, a double amputee, argues this law makes it harder for people with disabilities to find necessary parking.

Unlike disability permits, the pregnancy placards do not require proof of a mobility limitation.

The author calls for the repeal of the law, stating it creates dangerous situations for those who rely on accessible spaces.

I am a senior, bilateral below-the-knee amputee from severe septic shock in December 2021.

I am glad to be alive.

When I go out, l wear prosthetic legs. I also require a walker and a wheelchair, which weighs more than 50 pounds. And I need my caregiver, who drives me places and assists me in transferring.

I have a valid Florida disabled parking permit. But in Florida, it is often difficult to find any of these parking spaces available on any given day or time. It is a great day when I can park in the accessible spot, which is wide enough to accommodate my medical devices. These spaces are also next to curb ramps to provide access to sidewalks for those with........

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