My mobility is sufficient so that I can walk, albeit slowly, from "normal" parking spaces; the real advantage to having a placard is that sometimes the only spaces that are open are for the disabled. This is not too important for most errands--I can come back later--but I definitely need to make medical appointments on time. During last month there were at least three instances where I needed the blue sign to park at the doctor's office.
Having a disability placard, IMHO, is a privilege, not a right. We will only use it if I'm in the car, which is the law by the way ("It is important to remember that you are the only person who can use your DP parking placard or DP License Plates").
About half the time I see placarded cars where no one appears infirm, where everyone can walk vigorously to and from the vehicle. Well, appearances can be deceiving; there have been tremendous advances in physical therapy!
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