Accessible Parking Permit Application I hereby ... - Adelphi University

All decisions regarding issuance of Accessible Parking Permits are madeaccording to New York State Parking Regulations:A qualifying disability is one or more of the following impairments, disabilities or conditions that areboth permanent in nature and affect mobility:1. Use of portable oxygen;2. Legal blindness;3. Limited use, or no use, of one or both legs;4. Inability to walk 200 feet without stopping;5. A neuro-muscular dysfunction that severely limits mobility;6. A Class III or IV cardiac condition (American Heart Association standards);7. Severe limitation in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopediccondition;8. Restriction because of lung disease to such an extent that forced (respiratory) expiratoryvolume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter, or the arterialoxygen tension is less than sixty mm/hg of room air at rest;9. Any other physical or mental impairment not previously listed which constitutes an equaldegree of disability, and imposes unusual hardship in the use of public transportation andprevents the person from getting around without great difficulty.A Temporary Parking Permit may be issued when a person has a temporarily disabling conditionthat makes the person unable to walk without a cane, crutches, a walker or other assisting device.NOTE: Under ADA regulations, an individual with a “transitory and minor” impairment thatis expected to heal shortly is not considered disabled. Short-term impairments will be consideredon a case by case basis.Important: Who Can Certify a DisabilityTo qualify for an accessible parking permit, you must present proof of the disability from a medicaldoctor (MD), doctor of osteopathy (DO), doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM, licensed in NYS only).Only these medical professionals are considered "doctors" as the term is used in this publication. Adoctor licensed in New York or another state may certify for conditions #1 through #8 previouslylisted. Only doctors licensed in New York State may certify for condition #9. A podiatrist must belicensed in NYS, and may certify applicants only for severe disabilities of the foot.It is a misdemeanor under the NYS Penal Law (Section 210.45) to make a false statement or providemisinformation to obtain a parking permit for a person with a disability, and is punishable by finesfrom $250 to $1,000. Additional civil penalties from $250 to $1,000 may also be imposed underSection 1203-a (4) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These penalties also apply to doctors providingcertifications, as well as applicants.