[AT] Portland Handicap Permits

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OK.  I have called Chris and left a message asking for specifics about 
rascals and electric wheelchairs.  I will post what I find out when he gets 
back to me.

David D. Gibson
Greenville, OH
1941 Allis Chalmers B
1942 Allis Chalmers C
1947 Allis Chalmers C
1948 Allis Chalmers C
1972 Allis Chalmers Homesteader
1977 Gilson Lawn Tractor
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From: <DAVIESW739 at aol.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Portland Handicap Permits


> Does that mean that I can't use my electric wheelchair without insurance,
> and just how does one get insurance on a wheelchair anyway.  I bet that 
> none of
> of their member are handicapped or they would be yelling at the top of 
> their
> lungs about some of these rules.
>
> I guess they have never heard of the regulations on access for 
> handicapped
> persons.
>
> Thank god we are more tolerant to the handicapped  out here in Oregon.
> At Brooks they went overboard to help me get around and didn't complain 
> when
> the 9 year old was playing with my chair or when my wife used it she is 
> not
> handicapped just old.
> They even helped me get on the little train for a ride.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> -------------------------
>
> In  a message dated 8/16/2005 4:18:47 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> cmonson at hvc.rr.com  writes:
> Rules for Handicap Vehicles
>
> 1. Must provide  proof of handicap
> 2. Must provide proof of insurance which must be shown at  the
> gate when you enter.
> 3. Handicap person must wear  wristband at all times.
> 4. Loose or torn wristbands will not be  honored.
> 5. Handicap person with wristband must be on  riding
> vehicle any time it is in motion.
> 6. Anyone  riding without a handicap person will be
> asked to leave  the grounds.
> 7. Only two people to a golf cart unless it has a 2nd  seat.
> 8. No two wheel bicycles. No skate boards. No roller  blades
> No two wheel motorized vehicles.
> 9. No vehicles  wider than 60 inches.
> 10. Speed limit is no faster than a fast walk of 5  mph.
> 11. Drivers of any vehicle must be at least 16 years of  age
> and have a drivers license.
> 12. Please limit  riding vehicles in Antique/Crafts area
> between 8AM  and 5PM.
>
>
> Walt Davies
> Cooper Hollow Farm
> Monmouth, OR  97361
> 503 623-0460
>
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