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Green Vehicles Becoming More Popular
The recent budget speech saw an increase in car tax and a 2prise in fuel costs effective from October 2008. Critics believe that these increases will put a strain on car drivers who are already paying the highest ever prices for fuel, another bone of ...
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Budding Disabled Writers Have Their Say In New Rough Guide
Budding travel writers have the chance to see their work in print when the second edition of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain launches early next year. The Guide, which is supported by Motability Operations, the company that provides affordable ...
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Air travel if you are deaf or hearing impaired
When you travel by air, always let the airline know if you need any extra assistance. Contact the airline at least 48 hours before you fly, so that they have time to organise the support you need.
At the airport
If necessary, you ...
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Taking your pets abroad
If you are going abroad and wish to take your pet cat, dog or ferret with you, the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) could allow you to avoid long quarantine periods when you return to the UK. Working guide dogs and hearing dogs may also travel on the scheme. ...
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Air travel if you are mobility impaired
If you have a mobility impairment, travelling by air can still be an enjoyable experience. The important thing is to plan ahead and let the airline know what help you will need from them.
Most airports publish information about airport facilitie ...
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What the disabled can expect from an airport security check
Security searches are carried out on all passengers and baggage before they are allowed to board an aircraft. Disabled people and mobility equipment such as wheelchairs are not exempt from these searches.
Undergoing a security search
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Used Wheelchairs - Should You Buy One?
If you have recently had an illness or injury that has left you confined to a wheelchair temporarily, then you may be wondering if you can save some money on medical bills by buying a used wheelchair. Normally, one would not consider buying a used wh ...
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Disabled drivers common questions
I got a fixed penalty notice for parking, but I had a disabled badge, what can I do?
If you want to query the ticket you need to write to the address on the ticket stating your reasons why you think the ticket should be cancelled. If it c ...
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The Highway Code - Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters
(Called Invalid Carriages in law)
There is one class of manual wheelchair (called a Class 1 invalid carriage) and two classes of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters. Manual wheelchairs and Class 2 vehicles are those with an upper s ...
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Using a Mobility Scooter Safely
A mobility scooter, or adult scooter, is used by people who have trouble walking. It allows them to freely and easily move around. Depending on the unit, some mobility scooters can travel much faster than a person could walk or run. This makes gettin ...
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