Quote Originally Posted by TerryTheTerror View Post
My experience of yesterday.

I went early as it was the first match with the new arrangements. I came in Arklay Street via Cleppington Road.

As I have said the blue badge provision in Sandeman Street and North Isla Street were both full at this point, about 13:30.

I made my way to Provost Road and was the fourth car in the disabled section, facing down the street towards Dens Road. At that time if was filling up quite fast.

The slope of Provost Road made it much more difficult for me to maneuver around my car and also use the hoist to get my electric wheelchair from the boot.

There are no dropped kerbs in this section of the street meaning once I had my chair out I had to go head long into the, really quite busy, traffic to make my way to the junction of Provost Road and Sandeman Street to get a dropped kerb and onto a path.

Taking my chair out of the car and then having to go against busy traffic was very scary. I regularly have falls and the thought of it happening on an open and busy road is quite terrifying.

All this to be parked quite a distance from where I actually wanted to go.

Previously I would park in North Isla Street with the only traffic on it being other blue badge holders parking their cars. Not having a dropped kerb wasn't an issue as it was safe to stay on the road (as it was closed).

Honestly, I've never felt so discriminated against in my life. The fact this is being done by the local authority makes it even more galling.

Of course I will report all this back but, honestly, I'm not holding my breath for a sensible or quick solution.
Terrible to hear. I hope they sort this out pronto.

Should never be like that for any fans coming to the match