
S4I Independence App – I-Buddy
Award winning, not-for-profit enterprise, S4I Ltd are the force behind the S4I Independence App. In a nutshell, it’s an app that allows people to be more independent and less reliant on others,
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Being able to go out and about, make spontaneous trips and feel independent is important to all young people. What is in place for your disabled child to achieve this? Featuring specialist equipment, details of support and schemes such as Motability, plus tips for travelling on public transport and how to claim Blue Badges.
People automatically qualify for a blue badge if they are over two years of age and at least one of the following applies:
You can check your eligibility and apply for a badge on the GOV.UK website.
You may be able to claim exemption from paying vehicle tax if you receive:
• The higher rate mobility component of DLA
• The enhanced rate mobility component of PIP
Visit the GOV.UK website for more information.
The Motability scheme can help you with leasing a car, a powered wheelchair or scooter if you are in receipt of one of the following:
• The higher rate of the mobility component of DLA
• The enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP
The Disabled Persons Railcard is for people with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult. It’s possible to receive a third off adult rail fares, and if you are travelling with another adult. They will get a third off their rail fare too. This can be claimed for if:
Disabled Persons Railcard holders can register their Railcard discount onto their Oyster card. Enabling them to receive a third off on their underground travel too. You can read more about how to apply here.
You can also contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your local area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme.
Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) are built and modified in order to allow a disabled person to use a vehicle. They can be built to allow the disabled person to be either a passenger or a driver, whilst remaining in their wheelchair at all times.
There are many different sizes, shapes and designs and WAVs cost more than standard cars so it can be a big decision to make. You can find out more information about WAVs on the Motability website.
Award winning, not-for-profit enterprise, S4I Ltd are the force behind the S4I Independence App. In a nutshell, it’s an app that allows people to be more independent and less reliant on others,
Read More »
Having a disability doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t drive. Motability share their tips on going about the process.
The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. Some cars are available at less or no more than
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The Secretary of State for Education has announced plans to review school transport statutory guidance to make sure all local authorities are providing school transport for children with SEN. The decision
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In our last post, specialist lawyer and advocate, Nabil Dance explored the legal duty of local authorities (LAs) to provide school transport to young persons between the ages of 16
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Not long ago, My Family, Our Needs featured a real-life story about a mum who had to leave her job because her son’s school transport provision stopped when he reached
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