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Car Tax, Road Tax (Vehicle excise duty) exemptions for the disabled
If you're a disabled person you may not have to pay vehicle excise duty (car tax) for a tax disc.
Who is eligible
You may claim exemption from vehicle excise duty (road tax) if you're getting one of the following:
* The higher rate mo ...
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Who are famous people with Aspergers Syndrome
This article takes a closer look at well-known figures that have either been diagnosed with or suspected of having Aspergers. Also it provides some useful insights into the types of work, which may be suitable for people with Aspergers syndrome.
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Seat Belt Extension
This is a extension for vehicle seat belts, you just click into the existing seat belt stalk and you will gain approximately an extra 10 inches to your overall seatbelt length.
It is important to let them know your vehicles make and year. Then t ...
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The Motability Scheme
Buying and adapting a car can be expensive. The Motability Scheme - run by the independent not-for-profit organisation Motability - gives disabled people the opportunity to own or lease a car at an affordable price.
How the scheme works
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Motability freedom and independence - an introduction
Motability is the UK's leading car scheme for disabled people. It currently provides over 430,000 people and their families with affordable, convenient, trouble-free motoring through the provision of a new car. Powered wheelchairs and scooters are al ...
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Whispers4u website
This site is a very good idea that could help a lot of disabled people to meet like minded disabled people, as a lot of non disabled people don't seem to have the patience or real understanding that we need.
The only thing that would put me off ...
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Wheelchair and Scooter Tyre repair
Are you a wheelchair or electric buggy user Have you been plagued with punctures
You too eh Well this is how I overcame my problems
I am both a wheelchair and electric scooter/buggy user and for a couple of years was having all sorts of pro ...
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Large button remote controls
We have a considerable number of searches for big button remote controls to replace existing devices for TVs, DVDs, Sky boxes etc.
We've had a little look around. None of those mentioned here have been tried, tested or reviewed; we would welcome ...
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Walking with a drooping foot
An ODFS is a device supplied by referral and sadly not on the NHS for people who have neurological problems controlling lifting their foot or other parts of their body.
The basic unit is setup so you have a sensor that goes under your heel in y ...
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Brigayd trike hoist
At the end of October I picked up my new Vauxhall Zafira Design automatic, £500 advance payment on the Motability leasing scheme. I need a car to get to work and thankfully access to work paid for my hand controls and my Brigayd telescopic hoist.
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My Company
I have been one of the lucky people, who has had support from my company through my disability. It is only right that I should give them a mention here. The company is a very professional outfit and has a dedicated salesman dealing with all DDA work. ...
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Where can I use my Mobility Scooter
There have been changes to the UK laws in November 2006, in regard to class3 mobility scooters, but it is quite difficult to find up to date information.
In general terms mobility scooters can be driven with care on public pathways and pavements ...
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How to go about obtaining hand controls
If, like me, you feel you need hand controls fitted to your vehicle. Motorbility or Access to work can put you in contact with your local installers. The hand control installers are not experts in knowing exactly what you may require, with your disab ...
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Access guide for disabled people
This guide is produced by a charitable association and seems to have very good reviews.
The guides are free of charge but a donation is obviously expected so they can carry on the good work.
They all cover the key subjects of interest to bo ...
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Looking For a Vehicle
Due to the fact that I am obtaining the higher rate mobility, also my present car is not very economical and due for it's MOT shortly, I am looking at my options.
When I was at the disability road show, at Donnington Park, I picked up some broch ...
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The London congestion charge and the disabled
The congestion charge does not apply to vehicles used by disabled people that are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) as stated on the vehicle registration document (V5C) issued by the Driving Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
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The DDA - Access for All
The DDA - Access for All
DR Tucker
The radio stations are all playing the 'Wets' new single, - Love is all around. On the television, Paul Whitehouse's new programme, 'The Fast Show' has begun to attract a cult following. Meanwhile the nation ...
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NHS prescriptions Exemptions for the Disabled.
You can get free NHS prescriptions if you have a valid medical exemption certificate because you have:
* A permanent fistula (for example, caecostomy, colostomy, laryngostomy or ileostomy) requiring continuous surgical dressing or requiring an a ...
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Sex and disability
Sex has always been a difficult subject to talk about, so it becomes even more awkward to discuss when you are disabled.
I for one know that it has not affected my desires and enjoyment. This may not be the same for others.
At a medical, wh ...
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Specialised Trikes
This Article is to add sites where useful helpful trikes can be found.
At the Mobility show 2004 this self folding trike was displayed.
It is called an AUTO GO travel Scooter, supplied by Prestige Mobility
AutoGo .. The Sales pitch ...
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