Today, at the DMV, I was told I had to prove, with a doctor's note, that I was an amputee and that my disability was permanent to get my placard. Apparently, placing my prosthetic leg on the counter wasn't proof enough, and is considered "threatening". The police were called. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was so happy to finally get my disabled parking badge but I was not prepared for the abuse from members of the public because I don’t "look disabled." Just this morning a woman refused to believe I have a prosthetic foot, and tried to make me pull up my pant leg to show her. FML
Today, I got stopped at the bank by security for carrying a weapon and threatened to call the police. I had to prove my “metal stick” was not a weapon. I'm partially paralyzed in one of my feet and have to walk with a cane. FML
Today, my workplace demanded a doctor's note to prove that I can’t stand for long periods, and would benefit from a desk job. I guess my above-the-knee amputation and spinal surgery scars don’t count as evidence, but a piece of paper from a doctor is just fine. FML
Today, after parking in the handicapped spot of a lot with my placard, an older couple with their 7-year-old grandchild came up and yelled at me for being a lying asshole and taking the parking spot. When I showed them my prosthetic leg, the kid started crying and guess who got yelled at again. FML
Today, I received a $250 ticket when I parked my car, that has the disabled placard, in a handicapped spot at a Wal-Mart. The officer said she watched me get out of the car and walk to store without appearing to be disabled. I'm 59 years old, have a steel rod in my spine and a prosthetic hip. FML
Today, I parked in a "Disabled" space. A woman and her kids comes yelling at me about how I don't look disabled and I was just being selfish. I roll my pants up to reveal two prosthetic legs. She then yells at me that I should have warned her before showing my legs since it could scare her kids. FML
Today, I told a guy he should be ashamed of himself for parking in a handicapped space. He hit me with his prosthetic leg. FML
Today, I was at the DMV getting temporary tags for my new car. While waiting in line, a huge fat lady behind me felt the need to run her finger down the scar on the back of my neck. FML
Today, while shopping, an old man came up to me and told me I should be ashamed for walking around fake limping, and that it's horrible to mock people who actually limp from serious injuries. I wasn't faking, I was born without my right leg and I was getting used to my new prosthetic one. FML
Today, at the DMV, I was told to push my forehead against a vision testing device on the counter to activate a blinking light. When nothing happened, the employee started yelling for me to push harder. I tried again, only to knock the whole thing into her. FML
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Tarlachia 33
Take your leg and beat them with it.
Abdul888 16
Even if there's a policy, an employee should be given the authority to accept such cases without abiding by the policy.
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Comments (156)
nesteremily 31
Wow some people are so inconsiderate and stupid. It might be a policy that you have to have a note(I did for diabetes) but they could have been more polite
liquifiednate 21
Yeah but you think having a missing limb would be obvious enough proof.
friedpwnadge 25
He really got a leg up on them- they're just being sore about it.
drunkmunkey 24
It's even more sad that this is the respect we show our veterans
jake_braves 25
The government can't get it's shit together. Fyl
Wutdafuqq 24
30 - It's possible he was born without his leg.
thesmeagol 22
The ops username is "usadisvet". Using advanced cia mind tactics i have concluded that it is possible, that op is a veteran and can assume he had all limbs at birth.
iiTzNeeNerz 26
Whoa, why is #30 being thumbed down? Read the username.
Wutdafuqq 24
46 - Maybe he's a veterinarian... Nah you're probably right. I didn't exactly read the username when I commented..
doodlecloud 27
6 - Showing the person at the dmv counter is not the same as providing information, including qualified doctor's name and signature, that can go in a written report. It's annoying, but it kind of makes sense logistically. In the future OPs records may need to be looked over when they're not there and a signature from a random, not-medically-qualified office worker saying they promise doesn't really cut it.
gracehi 33
They probably need something on paper in his file proving that he has a disability, so if someone, for some reason, needed to confirm that he has a disability and he didn't acquire the placard fraudulently, they can just look in his file without OP having to be physically present to display his disability. If that's the case, they could have just explained that to him, rather than freaking out when he got frustrated because it's blatantly obvious he's disabled. Some empathy could go a long way. "I'm very sorry, sir. I can see that you're disabled and I know it's silly, but we need something official on paper describing your disability for filing purposes before I can issue you the placard you need." Not simply, "I need proof--Oh no! Now you're being scary!"
Maplekat 9
As an employee of the DMV, it is required we have a physician's statement for disability placards. Some state regulations are ridiculous.
PurpleMyth 28
#30 it never said that OP was a veteran. Anyone can lose a limb
Liyuesigs 8
A sensible policy would allow the clerk and a supervisor to sign off on it based on personal knowledge.
username356 14
Look at the username.
Liyuesigs 8
Am I not making sense？
Tarlachia 33
Take your leg and beat them with it.
Sansa_fml 38
great idea, let them feel your prosthetic leg.
ironmany_fml 23
and give The police an actual case to arrest you
Shadowvoid 33
Well that's why the police were called, he was very menacing standing there with one leg in hand and the other firmly planted on the ground.
Shadowvoid 33
The question arises, was he armed? Or legged?
JazzHandsFML 28
not sure but he was always a leg up on the cops
aguynamednick 20
he's armed...oh wait
tygerarmy 35
Just leave your leg on the counter until the police arrive. I'm sure the police will beat them with your leg for the DMV wasting their time.
Tash1223 3
Now that is something I'd pay to see :D Sorry about your plight op..
redstone7693 29
What a bunch of *****. who calls the cops over something as small as that??
Rozeyyy 25
Haha this comment made me laugh.. I can just visualise it :')
The_Podfather 16
How stupid can people be?
randomname98 22
Government policies at their finest!
WildJaw 15
Don't say that! People will start taking it as a challenge.
RogueThirteen 20
I mean calling the cops was unnecessary, but they might be required to have you show a doctors note. if not, that's just stupid.
ohSNAPyall 27
Might be required to keep a copy of the note on file.
Nerfherder69 14
If it's anything like my recent experience with trying to get my new drivers license sent to my college residence, it's because they do in fact need to copy the note to show physical proof of the disability. You can't put a prosthetic leg through a scanner.
GAMERZxxHD 25
It's a shame how people without a permanent injury can get that placard for ever and you can't and you have a reason! Good luck with it though!
HuiEtyud 7
I know quite a few people that have DV plates that shouldn't. Guy I went to school with was in Navy basic training for less than 6 weeks, and he's pulling in over 3 grand from disability. His disability: PTSD and nerve damage from a pulled tooth. PTSD. From 5 weeks of NAVY boot camp. Meanwhile, I served 6 years, two tours, Purple Heart for a mortar attack (shrapnel), concussions out the yazoo that constantly affect my short-term memory, and a botched shoulder surgery (I broke my clavicle in two). I'm only getting 50%. My monthly income is just under 900. And he bitches about "never having any money." -.-'
Abdul888 16
Even if there's a policy, an employee should be given the authority to accept such cases without abiding by the policy.
Tthug 34
That would be too logical. It's much more governmental to get beaten to death with bureaucracy.
Shade1982 21
Hardly. They have to put it on file. If they don't and something happens say... 9 months later. What proof does the clerk have? None.
SteamyPenguin 46
I don't understand why the employee could not have had the option of writing a statement and saying something like, "Observed Mr Smith had an leg amputated below the left knee and has been fitted with a prosthetic leg. Written and signed employee Miss Frank 3/4/2015, Injury wiitnessed and confirmed by department manager Mr Jones on this day 3/4/2015" No different from a doctor letter, it's something that can be used in situations which are very obvious. The ones that really need a letter from the doctor are the ones that say the person are physically able to safely drive and observe the road rules.
mistress_paz 30
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
The doctor's note is policy, and as a clerk I would be pretty disturbed to have a random medical device placed on my counter. YDI for being dramatic and causing a scene.
burninsnow 23
How did OP cause a scene when the dmv called the cops for no real reason?
ProgrestYourself 4
The interview for becoming a DMV clerk. "What's your name?" -gives name- "Are you an incompassionate human being that likes to ruin people's days because you're unhappy with your own life?" -yes- "Fantastic, you're hired!"
JackDupp 11
Welcome to government bureaucracy, Where policy trumps common sense
sillygoosezeus 4
Chop off your leg and see how dramatic you are.
Bragi 12
9 - Making a scene? Disturbed? You're pretty thin-skinned.
kimg0885 23
I know we can "like" someone's profile by giving a ****.... But how do we tell them they suck?? #9 you're mean and work at the dmv?, major thumbs down to you.
username356 14
I am an amputee and lost my left leg when I was one year old. Sorry to break it to you, but being an amputee isn't as easy as it looks. Op wasn't being dramatic- they were probably just fed up with not being understood. Don't make a comment about something you know nothing about.
psshhh 17
#100 I thought the exact same thing when I read her comment. People with no compassion shouldn't be allowed to work with the disabled.
Knightchaser27 25
They shouldn't be allowed to work wear they have to interact with people at all
dreadlocmask 15
God bless USA for their astounding stupidity
Noreason89 6
Because things like this only happen in the states right?
Welshite 40
#11: I think it's a little rude to generalize an entire nation.
Eloxia 7
That is very frustrating, especially about having to prove the condition is permanent. But it's probably a policy that applies to everyone. Calling the cops seems to be an overreaction, though.
MrConcise 35
They thought you didn't have a leg to stand on.
Fuhkyoo 17
if they did there would be no issue here
psshhh 17
Sorry! Accidentally down voted you.
ZombieSazza 34
*slow claps*