“What’s Her Problem?” Podcast is the audio version of writer and patient advocate Debra Rafson's weekly Substack newsletter tackling Issues at the Heart of Chronic Illness and Disability through personal essays, interviews, opinion pieces, and more! <br/><br/><a href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatsherproblem.substack.com</a>
"What's Her Problem?" Podcast
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“What’s Her Problem?” Podcast is the audio version of writer and patient advocate Debra Rafson's weekly Substack newsletter tackling Issues at the Heart of Chronic Illness and Disability through personal essays, interviews, opinion pieces, and more! <br/><br/><a href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">whatsherproblem.substack.com</a>
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July 24, 2026
Is Accessible Parking Really Accessible?
<p>The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) put in place an excellent set of rules for accessible parking. But 36 years have since passed. Now, a greater percentage of the population is aging or has a chronic illness or disability, and more people are eligible for handicap placards (and their correlating parking spaces) than ever before.</p><p>This article takes a deep dive into the current rules, as well as some of the challenges those of us with handicap placards or wheelchair license plates face every time we enter a parking lot. My personal experience informs my viewpoint on this issue, and I think the time has come to update the ADA rules...</p><p><strong>Links/References:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/">https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/">https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/wheelchair-license-plate/">https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/wheelchair-license-plate/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/83039.pdf">https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/forms/83039.pdf</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://unitedspinal.org/accessible-parking/">https://unitedspinal.org/accessible-parking/</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://parking-mobility-magazine.org/may-2024/accessibility-working-group-survey-results/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Accessible%20Parking,availability%20for%20leading%20independent%20lives">https://parking-mobility-magazine.org/may-2024/accessibility-working-group-survey-results/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Accessible%20Parking,availability%20for%20leading%20independent%20lives</a>.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/p/how-to-buy-an-accessible-vehicle">https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/p/how-to-buy-an-accessible-vehicle</a></p><p>ADA Requirements for Accessible Parking: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/">https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ada.gov/law-and-regs/design-standards/2010-stds/#inPageResult1">2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/">https://www.flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/disabled-person-parking-permits/</a></p><p>Each issue of “What’s Her Problem?” includes questions for further discussion. Leave a comment below!</p><p><strong>This week’s questions:</strong></p><p><strong>If you have a handicap placard or permanent handicap license plate, or if you are the driver or caretaker for someone who does, what has your experience been with accessible parking?</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 17, 2026
The Trouble with Doors
<p>This is the second of three July articles focused on life with a disability. The first was <a target="_blank" href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/p/how-to-buy-an-accessible-vehicle">How to Buy an Accessible Vehicle</a>.</p><p>“Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life.”</p><p>I never thought much about doors before becoming disabled. Now, I think about them constantly. If you think that sounds silly, believe me, I get it. But the reality is that doors are among my top accessibility barriers in everyday life!...</p><p>While this piece is comprised of personal anecdotes, if you want to check out what the real ADA Requirements for doors are, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.access-board.gov/ada/guides/chapter-4-entrances-doors-and-gates/">click here</a>.</p><p><strong>This week’s questions:</strong></p><p><strong>How much time do you spend thinking about doors? Is there another structure or household object that unexpectedly creates an accessibility barrier for you?</strong></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe</a>
July 10, 2026
How to Buy an Accessible Vehicle
<p><strong>How to Buy an Accessible Vehicle</strong></p><p><strong>Issue #45 of "What's Her Problem?": Finding and adapting a vehicle that met my disability needs was a 5-step process.</strong></p><p>This is the first of three July articles focused on life with a disability.</p><p>“Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life.”</p><p>I recently wrote about <a target="_blank" href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/p/how-i-learned-to-drive-again">How I Learned to Drive Again</a>, but the challenges of getting back behind the wheel after a three-year, illness-induced hiatus didn’t disappear just because I was deemed safe enough to do so. I had to find the vehicle I felt safest driving. I sought adaptability and usability. Ideally, it would also allow me to travel independently.</p><p>I knew that a one-size-fits-all solution didn’t exist and I would have to explore many options. Two elements of my search process are important to acknowledge, before I take you through my journey....</p><p><strong>Links/References:</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mobilityworks.com/locations/">MobilityWorks</a>, </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/p/how-i-learned-to-drive-again">my recent driving re-assessment</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.braunability.com/us/en.html">BraunAbility</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.vantagemobility.com/">VMI</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.freedommotors.com/">Freedom Motors</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bruno.com/scooter-lifts/joey-scooter-lift">Joey Lift</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bruno.com/">Bruno</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.bruno.com/scooter-lifts/curb-sider-scooter-lift">Curb-Sider</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.harmar.com/">Harmar</a> </p><p>Joey Lift Demo Video: <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/aWQ7d0JkRwc?si=P-PrdiPq-M8WAfH_">https://youtu.be/aWQ7d0JkRwc?si=P-PrdiPq-M8WAfH_</a></p><p>Each issue of “What’s Her Problem?” includes questions for further discussion. Leave a comment below!</p><p><strong>This week’s questions:</strong></p><p><strong>Do you have a wheelchair-accessible vehicle? Have you ever looked into purchasing hand controls, a lift, or another vehicle modification? If so, what was your experience like?</strong></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">whatsherproblem.substack.com/subscribe</a>
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