How do you handle getting yelled at, cursed at, or given dirty looks for parking in a handicapped spot?

Dealing with people like that is because way to many people going into WALMART abuse the system and its really just a doctor order and some $$ to get a plate or placard. What you are dealing with is perception from those who see people abuse it either by parking in handicap when the handicap is not with them, or fully functioning folks who have the tags. From your earlier post I assume you have had a spinal injury and that makes for a very difficult walk from the parking lot. You deserve the provided service. I am not sure why people feel they have to judge folks as not all handicaps have to have a wheel chair like my daughter, but I am only perturbed myself when with my daughter and I have to wait for an hour to park in the expended ramp space to get her out of the vehicle once the fully capable get to their car with 30 bags of groceries.

As for handling the folks, you are a DAV, until either you are 100% recovered or able to fully function normally, just ignore the folks. Don't tempt yourself with sign language or things, acknowledge with a smile, and drive on.

Louisana and Texas both have disabled vetern plates anyone that is deemed 50-60% physically disabled are authorized use of these plates they do not need handicap placecards just the disabled plate to park in handicap spots as for looks and comments I only use them on days that it's defecult to move I usually try to stay at home on those days but sometimes things need to be done. when people say you can't park there all I do is say check my plates and walk off, if they continue harassing me I ask them if they are my Dr when they say no I tell them to F**k off and mind your own business and so far that's as far as it goes

Get and or display a handicap placard or get the handicap tag for your vehicle. If you cant get one of then then you are not to be parking in a handicap parking spot.