The Disabled

The one group of minorities that we rarely hear about is the disabled. I often wonder what would happen in certain situations (I.E. 9/11) if you where disabled and stuck in the buildings without an elevator; however I rarely hear anything of the sort make it to the local or national media. I believe there is a definite stigma going around about disabled people in todays society and that is, that they are not disabled, they are just "faking" it. I work for a police department and you wouldn't believe how many times Ive heard someone say that they see people all the time with handicap placards they do not need them. My question is "do they?". Do these handicapped people need the "convenience" of a closer parking space. The answer I believe, is yes. Yes they do need these little things that make their lives easier. Its the least we can do as a society to help take a little stress of these people that are not as privileged as you and me.