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I think a combination of South Carolina and Florida handicap placards is the solution, provided states will adopt similar practices.
South Carolina's placard contains a photo of the handicap person right on the placard.
Florida has a renewal decal (with expiration date and placard number on it) to apply directly on the placard, just like renewing a license plate. Florida also issues registration cards to placards, containing the placard number, the handicapped person's name, address, date of birth, state DL or state ID card number, etc.
With a picture on the placard, plus a registration card and an official decal with expiration date and placard number on the decal makes it much more difficult to abuse. This now becomes a more secured "document " as altering the photo, decal, or registration card makes it easier to spot and fine abuse of handicap parking spots. Additionally, this would save states money in the long run, as upon renewal of the placard, only a registration and decal would be issued, not another blue placard roaming around on the street for abuse or for sale on sites such as eBay.