Mobility Calling all disabled drivers of sports cars
06/01/2009
The UK's annual mobility and independent lifestyle event, the Mobility Roadshow, is calling on disabled drivers of adapted high performance, sports or classic cars to share their motoring passion and experiences with other disabled drivers - with a stunning feature line-up planned as a special attraction for 2009.
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YOUR chance to go public about Blue Badge abuse
Do you have a story to tell about the importance of your Blue Badge and how it has changed your life? Are you someone who will benefit from the recent overhaul? Perhaps you have witnessed misuse of the scheme - or been wrongly accused of misusing it yourself?
Paralympic Gold medallist Lee Pearson urges fellow Blue Badge holders to play their part in upholding new code
Following the announcement of the toughest crackdown on Blue Badge abuse in the scheme's history, gold medallist equestrian Lee Pearson is helping the government to promote ‘Badgeholder Best Practice’ to ensure the scheme remains effective.
Tanni Grey-Thompson: shaping a new future for wheelchair fashion
Tony Watts meets one of our most outstanding athletes in recent decades: Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson to talk about sport, mobility - and fashion.
Blue Badge crackdown
Over the last year, the Mature Times mailbag has been filled with letters from outraged readers about abuses in the system of Blue Badge parking for the disabled. Now the Government is to act - with the promise of a ‘radical overhaul of the Blue Badge scheme’ and up to £55 million to ensure that the scheme meets the needs of the 21st Century.
Councils blame public toilet closures on Disability Discrimination Act
40% of public toilets have closed in the last eight years, and a new report by the Community and Local Government Select Committee called 'The Provision of Public Toilets' has claimed that local authorities are using the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) as an excuse.
Disabled commuters to be hit by new rush-hour train fare hikes
CrossCountry, which took over the rail franchise for services between Aberdeen and Penzance and between Stansted and Cardiff from Virgin Trains last year, has brought in a new charging system that means that holders of disabled railcards will be unable to purchase saver tickets with their railcards before 9.30am.
60+ or disabled? Then claim your discount!
Many people are losing out financially because they are unaware that certain goods and services are cheaper if they are 60 or over or have a disability. Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at 17.5% on most goods and services, but some things have no VAT - or it is charged at a reduced rate - to people who identify themselves as qualifying for the discount.
Meet the Motability team at Naidex 2008
Staff from Motability, the UKs leading car scheme for disabled people, will be attending Naidex 2008 at the NEC, Birmingham. Naidex is the UKs largest event for homecare, disability and rehabilitation, and runs from Tuesday 29th April to Thursday 1st May.
Health being put at risk by hospital parking
The shocking results of a survey carried out by the national disabled motorists` charity Mobilise has shown that the health of disabled people is being put at risk by a lack of appropriate parking at healthcare facilities.
Disabled Living Foundation launches a free telephone advice service for older people in London
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a charity that provides impartial advice about equipment for older and disabled people, has launched a new, free service for people aged 60 or over who live or work in London.
Government proposals to end Blue Badge abuse welcomed
New proposals announced by the Transport Minister Rosie Winterton to clamp down on Blue Badge abuse have been welcomed by the UK`s leading disabled motorists charity, Mobilise.
RNIB's 'Solutions To Independent Living Exhibition', 20th November 2008
If you, or someone you know, has sight difficulties, then it might be worth a visit to the RNIB's 'Solution To Independent Living Exhibition', which can offer a huge amount of information and practical advice to help with everyday living needs - from the very latest in assistive technology to help finding a job. The RNIB's regional team will also be on hand to discuss specific needs.
National charity launches new mobility shop
Counsel and Care, the national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers, has teamed up with the online emergency database Contact4Me to provide a new online mobility aids shop.
Stunning new fashion range for wheelchair users
An exciting new range of clothing has been launched specifically to cater for the needs of wheelchair users. A far cry from the elasticated trousers and fleeces so often offered as clothing for the mobility impaired, the collection is full of rich colour, and designs range from sharp tailored work suits, to fluid, feminine dresses in soft shades and sensuous fabrics.
