I have a heart situation with a defibrillator. It doesn't affect how I walk just how far I walk.Dont judge.

People can walk well and have handicap stickers. My brother had Cystic Fibrosis. He looked normal. He could walk normal. But, if he walked too far, his body would quickly run low on oxygen, and he would have to rest. Never assume someone shouldn't have one. I have even confronted people a couple times. One time a young boy and girl parked in a gas stations handicapped spot. I went up to them and politely said, "You may have a right to park here, so I am not trying to be a jerk; but, if you don't, you really shouldn't use these spots because some people really do need them". The kid (I'd say like 17) instantly apologized, I think we shook hands, then we left all happy. Now, this guy has more reason to complain. Someone just stole his spot and he thinks they shouldn't be there. Fair enough, I understand. But, you can't judge a person by if they look normal and can walk 50 feet. Later, my brother had a double lung transplant. He was able to run and bike and do a lot. He really enjoyed himself. Sadly, less than a year after his transplant, he fell ill and past away.

When people tell me I don't look handicapped, I look them in the face and say the following. " Well I be damned, you don't look stupid either, but who am I to judge."

Not all disabilities are visible.

The worse are the assholes who take it upon themselves to make a scene by lecturing and judging without even knowing you. I lost my lower left leg in an car accident years ago and now use a prosthetic. Even though I have a disabled plate and placard I don't always need to use them to park in a handicap spot. I only use them on my bad days when I experience ghost pains or pain in the area of the amputation and have trouble walking or standing a long time. But when you see me, unless I'm wearing shorts or a dress, you can't tell I have a prosthetic leg. On bad days the only telltale sign is a little limp. However on one bad day that I needed to use a handicap spot a woman confronted me in the parking lot and accused me of not being handicap, that I didn't deserve to park in that spot and that I should be ashamed because I was abusing the system and taxpayers money and that I was just being lazy. She even threaten to call the police and even said someone on disability couldn't even afford the car I had so I must be faking it (newsflash just because someone is disabled doesn't automatically mean they're on disability and can't work). By now people were watching her ranting and actually agreeing with her. And even though I didn't have to prove anything I raised my pants leg to show the prosthetic. I never seen a group of idiots shut up so fast. The woman who started it all walked quickly back to her car and drove off without even apologising for yelling at me. Most of the small crowd of people who were agreeing with her walked away too without saying a word, others just laughed it off like it was a joke. Ya let's go humiliate someone we know nothing about ha ha. Btw there were several empty handicap spots.

It's so ridiculous how much people get upset over if someone deserves a handicap placard or plates. Trust me the drs don't just hand them out to everyone. It's taken very serious. And where I live the handicap parking spots aren't always closer to the door. Trust me when I'm having a half way decent day I don't use the handicap parking spots. But noone knows how BAD the chronic pain is in my feet and legs. I'm trying to not use a wheelchair or scooter in the stores, because I don't want to lose the mobility I still have. That doesn't mean I don't deserve to use the handicap parking plates I have.

People have NO RIGHT whatsoever to judge another person's abilities based upon how they appear. It's like they're acting as a doctor doing an on the spot diagnosis they think will hold up in court or something. I'm handicapped, though not visibly so, and have been confronted as well. They actually ARGUED with me! If you have a disabled permit, you're legal. End of story. If someone doesn't like it, it's their problem not the disabled person's. Tell them to take it up with LE. Other than, fuck off!

I have a permanent handicap placard in my car. I am almost 75 and suffer from arthritis and degenerative disc disease in my lower back and neck. I have good and bad days. Mostly bad but still only park in handicap space when I have to. Some people are so judgemental. My late husband had COPD, PTSD, congestive heart failure and diabetes and was in a wheelchair. I sometimes had to go thru a parking lot looking for a parking spot so I wouldn't have to push him with my ailments. It's pretty darn sad when I hear young able bodied young people claimed ' I was only there a few minutes'. Entitled brats.

I'm disabled. I have good days and bad days. Just because I'm walking does NOT mean I'm not hurting!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hate people who think just because I don't look disabled, that I'm not disabled. I AM.

Some people can only walk for 10 or 15 minutes before they have to get a wheelchair

I accidentally parked in a handicapped spot because the sign was placed funny and the markings on the pavement were faded. I immediately reparked as soon as I realized my mistake. It astounds me how so many people have no respect for those with disabilities.

If they have a handicap placard, it's registered in their name and is not expired, then he should not have to defend anything!

if he has permit, and can legally use it, case closed. guy was a damn psycho

Don't open your mouth unless you can back it up

I'm in California and am a disabled veteran. I had a lady harass me the other day for parking in a handicap spot. I don't have a placard. I have handicap license plates. Too many people think you need a placard. They open their mouth without even looking at the license plate. I told this lady to get out of here as I pointed to my plates!

I have crebral palsy in the left half of my body wich limits how far i can go until they got me a wheelchair in 2011 u wouldn't believe all the work that had to be done to prove my case. Recently I announced to friends I wanted to get my liecence to drive people have been riddicling me saying stuff like why do u want to drive you know its a waste of time. So sad when people mock the fact I want to get out into the real world instead of living in the care facillity forever they tease me about that to saying its a waste of time and pointless and that it'll never happen i even got teased when i mention i want to run for office they say stuff like u cant win so why try? I'll tell you why cause im a person damn it. my heart goes out to peter

If someone has a placard or plate, they park up front. And it's NOT up to anyone in the parking lot to pass any kind of judgement on that in any way. Now, park in a blue space without a placard or plate... You'd best check your tires for roofing nails.

Not all disabilities are visible , people need to mind their own damn business!

You cannot always tell if someone is disabled just by looking at them. Mind your own business.

When it comes to parking spaces, the average person has the belief that if its not being used its available for their convenience, as accessible spaces are closest to the entrance. I've had two different people tell me that they "pay taxes," so they can park wherever they want, when I confronted them about parking in an accessible parking spot. The average Joe/Jane has no clue, nor gives a damn, about being disabled and woe be unto the person w/ what's known as a hidden disability, as witnessed in the video. When it comes to parking spaces, the average person has the belief that if its not being used its available for their convenience, as accessible spaces are closest to the entrance. Ignorance abounds!

Peter ran his mouth to this guy and this guy kicked his ass? That what it sounds like.

My step dad has one, I never understood why till I asked him, he walks normal he’s a normal human being, he till me he was in a trucking accident years ago, his truck flipped and he broke his spine neck collar bone and ribs, let say he was supposed to be totally paralyzed, but he walks today and when he eats small food he chokes on it cause of this scaring in his neck

They asked him to identify the assailant , but he doesn't remember......

not every handicapped is visible

"I don't remember. I MIGHT have said something" Yeah ok sport 🙄

Lucky he could still remember his video camera, isn't it?

Rude people need to be taken out of the public and brought to justice for discrimination against people with disabilities.

After I had hip replacement surgery the orthopedist asked if I wanted a handicapped placard and I politely refused because I didn't need it as much as someone who had more difficulties than I did. But that's an example of people who don't "look" handicapped getting the opportunity.

This happens all the time...to me..I look just fine "healthy"...but I can only walk so far because of rumitory arthritis in my spine and hips...on top of kidney failure and dialisys..plus I'm young...it sucks..so people are very judgmental...

Nine and a half months later have the police done fuck all about this yet?

How did Peter ran away from his attacker if he uses a cane?

That person may not have had a handicap you can't "see" but they certainly kicked that guys ass. Don't think they are truly handicapped.

He lost his memory because the other guy hit him in the back? I think this guy is trying to win the ghetto lotto.

Just call police, there’s a hefty fine involved and it will be on their record. Done !

I have a friend that's handicapped. His name is Vincent, he looks normal and walks pretty good, and it makes me mad when somebody says "You don't look handicap.."!

I don't believe a word this guy is saying.

Moral of the story dont make fun of disabled people or you will become disabled by them so you can have a small taste of what they feel like having to live like that everyday. Being disabled myself don't judge people their dr gave it to them for a reason!

People need to understand that you dont have to be in a wheel chair in order to be handicapped like its for people with diseases that give them trouble in there life while walking

This is one of those men who like for everyone to feel sorry for him....dude, ure not the only one in pain. Get up and go, ull be fine..

I lived in GA for 29 years. Every 3rd person has a handicap sticker. At Walmart you 'll get run over. There are so many people tooling around on motorized buggies. All it meant in GA was that your too fat to walk.

This guy clearly says that he initiated the conflict, but that after that he cannot remember anything. Standard for a rage blackout. Yet he makes out that HE is the victim?

One thing to say to you judgemental jerks. One day you will find yourself or someone you love in a similar situation, karma has a Long memory and very Sharp Teeth! Just Saying,have a wonderful day!

This is sad. Im sorry. I m handicapped and if someone says something to me, I just ignore them.

Not all show the physical symptoms Mine is Both physical and mental

Wow! Why did the person get so angry, just because you questioned if they were disabled ? That’s uncalled for! You don’t attack someone no matter how ignorant they are being. Now that person ( the attacker ) is going to jail for assault over a snarky question.

That's disgusting.

I just dont believe this guy for some reason.

OMG! people show respect for the handicapped , whether they're adults or children! Some day, I hope never for anyone reading this an illness or accident might take away your ability to walk. You would be the first person hollering about they parked in my space. This makes me angry, because I myself is newly handicapped due to a rare disease ALS Variant (Lou Gehrig's disease} and I use a rollator/power wheelchair.

Disability is not always seen. Heart conditions make long walks impossible but that person may never stumble or limp. It is none of your business to ask. If you think they are getting by unseen and they park in a HC spot, call non emergency numbers and report it. But what gives this complainant the right the judge someone else’s pain or abilities as worse than their own? You don’t live in their skin or walk (limp) a mile in their shoes. Sorry, the assault should not have happened but neither should the rush to judgment on the other guy’s abilities. You can even get (in my area - Texas) a HC placard for ADHD and other mental issues. Sorry, I do not feel sorry for either person.

The guy should never have kicked the other guy in the back he needs to do some jail time

I don't understand why the police did not charge the attacker with assault and battery.

If you have a handicap card, then just tell them to get screwed, and walk off, and then watch to see if they do anything to your car. I carry pepper spray everywhere I go.

that's sad...ignorant ppl.....hope you heal soon...

A competent news organization would have broadcast the video he recorded.

The cops won't do anything. I'm surprised they didn't shake down and arrest the victim.

Not all handicaps are visible. I have a birth defect in my spine that causes agonizing pain when I'm on my feet for long. I have a placcard for good reason, as do lots of other healthy-appearing individuals. So stop judging on the basis of appearances!

Never confront a stranger unless you're ready for a confrontation.

Any updates on this

This victim appears to be lying. something is not right here.

So, was the culprit found and charged with assault?

My doc and my pain mgt doc have offered me placards but I’ve refused so far. There’s folks out there that need it much more than I do. As for doctors not just handing them out, unfortunately some do. In some states the county clerks office can and do issue them without a doctors note based on their own ‘observation’. Needless to say that is abused for political and personal gain.

As an apparently able bodied Disabled Driver with a Disability Parking Permit, I have been challenged on a number of occasions, even before I have gotten out of My Vehicle, because I don’t have a Wheelchair. Some people are under the mistaken Belief that because The Symbol features a Wheelchair, only Disabled people with a Wheelchair may Park there.

I had a temporary handicap placard, one of the red ones, immediately following my back surgery and the infection saga. I wouldn't say I was walking fine, I wasn't, but if you ignored that part of it then it was hard to ignore the plastic tubing coming out of my arm and going into an IV pump bag. I don't think anyone ever said anything to me but I'm also a pretty big guy.

Here any kind of attack on a disabled automadically gets minimum of 2 years in prison.

Kicked the back and have memory loss. Im not buying it.

A doctor has to fill out the 2nd half of a two page form in California for you to get a placard. You fill out lots of info, then the doctor fills out the rest. Diagnosis and length of disability is required because there are temporary placards, or permanent placards, or license plates. It is nobody else’s business what your diagnosis is, or why your doctor feels you require the placard. But even if you appear completely disabled, you are not allowed by law in California to use that parking space unless you have the handicap plates on your car or the placard on your dashboard or rear view mirror. Period. If someone thinks you are using a placard or plated car but they are not designated for you, perhaps thinking you have used a relatives handicap placard (done a lot), they don’t have a right to confront you directly, but rather are to report it to law enforcement for determination of who owns the placard. Here they are numbered and the DMV can identify for law enforcement what name the placard is under. Unless that person is in the car, you can’t use it to park in the spot. It’s fraud and by law is supposed to result in law enforcement taking the placard and the DMV revoking it. There is also an app that was made by a community watch group that allows you to take pictures of a car with no placard, or the placard with number visible and a pic of who got out of the car, and send it to the DMV. If it is one with no placard, the pics serve the same as a citizen arrest so to speak, and the DMV has the ability to submit it to the law enforcement agency as a citation request, and an actual ticket will be issued. No joke. If it is a placard and the DMV photo doesn’t match the pic of who was getting out of the car, same thing, plus revoked placard. The DMV will ask the owner of the placard to bring it in and hand it over. Citations and fines are assessed as well. I have the app, and have used it only once. I have let people know I have a reporting app, and they have all but one moved their vehicles from the space. There are so few spots it really is a big deal to allow only valid parking but we are not police officers. Keep your wits about you and never ever touch anyone.

People like this is why I never applied for a handicap placard. (I’m in my early 20s) but I had kidney failure and was on dialysis for 4 years with little to no energy to even get to the scooters (which I’ve had people cuss me out over those too). Even after my transplant when I had so much pain in my abdomen I still had people judging me and assuming I wasn’t disabled.

This memory loss thing sounds fishy.

So he insulted a disabled person, they took offence and beat his ass and he ran off, meaning he doesn't need the cane. So he's the one that's not disabled!!! Stupid Peter for doing a story on this. He actually committed a hate crime and he lost the fight.

No offense but what this guy did is no better. He’s making assumptions.

Great opportunity for a lawsuit

I am constantly being challenged….it’s stupid.

I'm a quadriplegic, and I drive a specially modified full sized Chevrolet Suburban (with wheelchair lift). There's been many times that I've pulled into a handicapped spot and had people walk over and start being abusive (before I even start the process of getting out) for parking there. All they see is a normal looking guy, in a normal looking Suburban, sitting in a handicapped spot, so they start running their mouth. My point here is that sometimes people are to quick to judge others without knowing the full set of facts. While I don't condone violence, maybe Mr. Ledoux should have held his tongue. As an example; What if the guy that parked in the spot was a perfectly able-bodied person, but was there to pick up/load an elderly or handicapped person that was waiting just inside the doors of the store. In most states using the handicapped spot to load/unload someone other than the driver is perfectly acceptable. I'm not saying that abuse of the handicapped spot doesn't happen, I see it on an almost daily basis. However, I see people jumping to conclusions without the full set of facts far more often.

I confronted a fella who was putting 3 kids in his car who was parked in a disabled bay, had he got a permit to park there and he just went crazy, so let the clowns go for your own sake, look at where you are now

I only use my placard when I can't find a spot kinda close to the door. I look normal when I walk, but after a short distance the pain in my legs is so great I have to sit down until it goes away. No, I'm not fat. I have heart problems that reduces the blood flow in my legs. But, you couldn't know that just by looking at me or watching me walk!

I am a 60% disabled Veteran and outwardly the only thing that would give it away is a slight limp. I have a disabled Veteran tag on my cars and a .45 under my shirt so be careful who you pick a fight with.

That John Chapman reporter sure has a great voice.

I totally understand that people can have a disability and it's not noticeable. I'm 70 years old and my legs are not as good as they used to be. I don't consider myself handicapped because I can walk for around 10-15 minutes before I need to sit down and rest. I will however make use of the electric shopping carts in a grocery store or a department store because I generally am there for 45 minutes or so to shop. I don't drive anymore because of reduced driving skill, but even if I did I wouldn't park my car in a handicap parking spot.

Lawsuit

I know people with real disabilitys and I don't judge them for those things!! I love them for who they are as people!!

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Show the dashcam. You’ll have the suspect in an hour.

why did you not look at the placcards

Suspicious!

He can't remember what he did... how convenient.. You don't get assaulted for no reason

Might not want to open your mouth next time if you can't even defend yourself... Best to call cops or security, have them deal with them

I smell a lawsuit. Stick it to him!

Lots of brain related things are actually STORED in the spinal cord, fractured disks leak onto the cord and cause major pain and issues depending what part of ur back is hurt. And even tho I can't actually run, I use the word run since it means "I went as fast as I could" This I think they meant he tried to get away from the man and just wasn't fast enough. Since he was injured before the assault its not that hard to get badly hurt in multiple areas just from falling... So that added kick could have done a lot. I have amnesia from a car wreck and allergic reaction to a medication but could still recognize ppl even tho I couldn't remember their names or our childhood. I could do school work in certain subjects sometimes but not explain how I knew how to do it... And I couldn't remember the same things two days in a row. Some day's I could keep up and others I just had silence in my head when I tried to bring up the information. It was terrible since I'd had photographic memory my whole life... I had to relearn how to learn and remember without it. Its really hard to explain, u find urself awkward and unsettled very often.. Don't judge just based on his amnesia. If u judge focus on something else...

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Let's all just calm down. He's not going to remember this anyways.

See what happens?? Feel entitled, get kicked! Don't believe? The kicker wasn't caught. They don't want to catch the kicker. They loves the kicker...

People are stupid. You don't need to have a visible physical disability to use the handicap parking. Some of the people who complain to people who need that and say they fake it should just be respectful

I am handicaped and can not find a place to park at wallmart because of violaters and wallmart wont help with the problem

I actually know someone that has a fraudulent placard. She does have a medical condition that is potentially disabling, but for the last few years since she was diagnosed, she has been able to work as a waitress and wear spiked heels. She is active 16 hours per day, often doing housework after working at the diner...goes on extensive shopping trips....and pays for it all with her SSDI check...since SSA doesn't know she is in fact working gainfully....but i don't dare say anything, even when I can't get a parking spot because her daughter the military recruit is using the mothers placard to illegally park....i would just be called a karen if i were to speak up, after all her doc signed off on the placard and the disability application...her doc that maybe spends an hour with her per year...whereas I see her multiple times per week and see what she does.

I've seen people who park in handicap spots and get out and move like an athlete i don't question them but i know sometimes people will use a parents just to park in one i could have gotten one when i cracked my ankle but i knew i could get along better than others who were worse off than me

i forget her name but there was a woman in the handicap spot beside me and a couple was cussing her tell her she didn't need that spot being so young. the parked behind her and wouldn't let her leave. they called the cops. them out of the blue the woman hit her. and the man tried to then i got out of my truck and put a stop to it in a hurry. but anyways while we was waiting on the police to show up she as me if she could use the back seat of my truck and ask me please dont let anyone look in on her. i was like ok. she reached into her car grabbed a pair of shorts and jumped into my truck and about a minute later she got out in shorts and both legs was gone just below the knees. the couple tried to leave after that but now WE everyone around refused to let them leave. the female couple got $7000 fine and 30 days in jail and the man got $5000 fine. i could not tell. not sure but i think she lost both legs when she was like 5 and she was 28 then so she had some time to learn and get them to fit right. i talked to her a couple times after that for court. but then i guess she moved on with life because i never saw her again and in time just lost track of her.

Well the cops won't find the suspect at dunky donuts

Yes, some people have disabilities you can't see. And it was wrong of him to make that judgement. However that was NO excuse for the physical assault that followed!

Wish people would understand that not all Handicaps can be seen. I look perfectly health but have Pots Syndrome and Kidney failure. I can only be on my feet for 20-30 minutes before I'll pass out.