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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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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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Teaching Autistic Children Effectively - Some Simple Rules You Can Follow
Teaching children is always a challenge, but it can be especially difficult when trying to effectively reach an autistic child with a learning disability. But while it is hard, teaching autistic children effectively is not impossible if you follow a ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hire of Powered Wheelchairs and Scooters in London
Q. I am looking for a place in London I can rent an electric wheelchair, do you know of any places?
We've had a little look at where you can hire electric wheelchairs in London and these places seem to be able to help. Some of this may be a litt ...
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Mobility Scooter Accessories
Mobility Scooters can be customised to fit the user's exact needs. Depending on the model of scooter and the user's requirements, additional products can help you get even more out of your mobility scooter. The range of mobility scooter accessories i ...
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A Guide to Mobility Scooters
A mobility scooter can be of great benefit to anyone who suffers from arthritis or circulation problems as well as other medical complaints. Mobility scooters are very easy to use, and shouldn't be daunting. Despite all the various models and types t ...
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Sky TV Easy Grip Remote Controls
Sky TV have recently launched their 'Easy Grip' remote controls which feature larger, raised buttons for easy use.
Designed in conjunction with Scope at Beaumont College, Age Concern and disability research agency Ricability, this remote contro ...
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Autism - Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Autism is a severe developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. Most autistic children are perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviours, which are ...
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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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Understanding The Differences Between Aspergers and Autism
Autistic Disorder or Autism is a developmental disability that has a crucial impact on the normal development of the brain. It affects the cognitive portions that are significant for social integration and everyday living skills.
People who suff ...
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MAVIS: The Mobility Advice and Vehicle Information Service
The MAVIS Assessment Centre will cease conducting driving assessments from 7th March 2007 and will cease providing its information service from 31st March 2007.
A similar information and assessment service is available from the Forum of Mobilit ...
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