Disabled Drivers Raise Awareness For Refuel Assistance
Jun 28, 2014 12:36:00 GMT -8
Post by DJ on Jun 28, 2014 12:36:00 GMT -8
This is great for those that drive! 
It's something most of us take for granted or don't even think twice about: filling a tank of gas at the pump.
But for many disabled drivers, it's dangerous or even impossible for them to do that on their own.
New legislation is pushing for more accessible ways for handicapped people to get assistance when they're at the gas pump.
It takes Mitchell Swanson seven minutes to get in and out of his car and doing something as simple as filling up, is not an easy task.
"It's not just me, it's wounded veterans a lot of disabled individuals trying to go to work, trying to do family activities and we need gasoline like everyone else," said local disability advocate Mitchell Swanson.
Swanson was in a car accident 24 years ago. He now uses a wheelchair and has lost the ability to use his hands.
But for many disabled drivers, it's dangerous or even impossible for them to do that on their own.
New legislation is pushing for more accessible ways for handicapped people to get assistance when they're at the gas pump.
It takes Mitchell Swanson seven minutes to get in and out of his car and doing something as simple as filling up, is not an easy task.
"It's not just me, it's wounded veterans a lot of disabled individuals trying to go to work, trying to do family activities and we need gasoline like everyone else," said local disability advocate Mitchell Swanson.
Swanson was in a car accident 24 years ago. He now uses a wheelchair and has lost the ability to use his hands.
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