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For Those With Physical Mobility Issues, Winter Weather Brings Icy Challenges

One challange for those with physical mobility issues is having snow plowed into handicap parking spots.
Ric Cengeri
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VPR
One challange for those with physical mobility issues is having snow plowed into handicap parking spots.

Winter weather can be a drag for anyone in Vermont. Now, imagine the added challenge of using a wheelchair or having other physical mobility issues and having to navigate icy and snowy parking lots, ramps and sidewalks.

Patrick Standen is an advocate for people with disabilities and the president of the Northeast Disabled Athletic Association. He shared his experiences and expertise with Vermont Edition.

Broadcast Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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