Posted: 2/26/2008 at 06:50 PM
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More proof: Gas station pump accessibility buttons.
These little blue “I need help!” buttons were created by some clueless government official over a decade ago. Gas stations across the country are required to have ‘em. Nice idea in theory, except there’s one problem: THEY’RE USELESS.
Maybe if you’re Stretch Armstrong, these buttons are of some benefit, but for 99% of the human race, being able to reach these buttons from your vehicle is impossible. What were they thinking??
The whole pourpose of these buttons is to allow us gimpy folk to get our gas pumped without having to leave the comfort of our vehicles. But if you have to get out of your car/truck/van/whatever to hit the stupid button, then what’s the point?
Yes people, this is my rant of the week.
I’m a C6 quad and surprisingly, I can’t hit the button. But I know fully-functioning paras who still can’t reach these buttons (no one can't unless you get out of your car). To solve this ridiculous predicament (how I long for the full-serve days!), I now keep the number of the gas station I frequent in my wallet, and after I pull up to the pump, I just call them and alert them that a person in a wheelchair is at pump <insert # here>, and within a few minutes they come out to pump my gas. Sometimes they're happy to help, other times they don't seem to happy about it, but I've never been turned down for assistance.
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Tiffiny, would a reaching stick help at all? Since I don't drive, I've never noticed these buttons. But, I have 16 inch long dowel with a cup hook attached to one end (very low-tech) that I use to reach things, push too high elevator buttons, etc. Sounds like you have a work around at your neighborhood place, but for other gas stations you'd need something else.
How about introducing your gas station to www.inclusionsolutions.com?
Suebabe is right Tiff. Go wth a four foot dowel. put some duct tape on the end so it doesn't slide around on the pump. You can make a pretty good D handle with duct tape too. You should be able to hit the button.
I live for full service. I think I know where every one is in the State of Michigan.
Good Luck!
hey guys, yeah reaching sticks arent really a useable or realistic option. too clunky and annoying to pull out. plus, i can barely use my hands as it is.
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