Some disability concessions...

dilligaf1701 · 28-01-2007, 19:24

Got a disability?

Here's a list of some of the concessions you can get.....

LINK

By the way the podcast the site does is quite good - if not politically correct

Ramrod · 28-01-2007, 19:41

So you'll be going for this concession?

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8. Grants towards driving lessons

Did you know that if you are intending to, or are already signed up for the Motability scheme, you may be entitled to a grant towards driving lessons? It's true!

Delta Whiskey · 28-01-2007, 19:42

I'd rather not have the disability. Keep the concessions, give me a day without pain.

DW

dilligaf1701 · 28-01-2007, 19:44

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

So you'll be going for this concession?

Only if I get to learn near where you live

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Originally Posted by Delta Whiskey

I'd rather not have the disability. Keep the concessions, give me a day without pain.

DW

I'd rather be able to see properly - but in the mean time I am going to try and get whatever I can for free or as cheap as possible.

Ramrod · 28-01-2007, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Jefferson T

Only if I get to learn near where you live

Well the driving test center is 100yrds up the road from me

dilligaf1701 · 13-02-2007, 13:12

Woohoo - for those who have a visual impairment...

Aisquared are beta testing the 9.1 zoomtext software.

http://www.aisquared.com/index.cfm

As well as Vista support it now has dual monitor support as well.

You can sign up for the beta and download it on the above link.

When it's final remember you may be able to get government funding towards the cost of the software especially if you can show you need it for work.

dilligaf1701 · 03-04-2007, 21:40

For rhose who are trying to use Vista and are looking for a full sceen magnifier that's free....

http://www.codeplex.com/NLarge

It's little more than a zoom program at the moment - but still it's better t han nothing

dilligaf1701 · 11-07-2007, 09:22

A free trial of a screen reader that's not tied to a pc. You can login and use it on any pc (that's got IE 6+ and xp).

www.satogo.com

Jules · 11-07-2007, 17:00

Thanks Dilli that is a good site

By the way why can't I rep your post??

**Stuart** · 11-07-2007, 17:04

'cause the thread is more than a certain age (a month IIRC), so the forum software is blocking it.

Jules · 11-07-2007, 17:36

Thanks Stuart I never noticed

dilligaf1701 · 29-11-2007, 09:40

If you have a buss pass as I do and your local council haven't contacted you about the new national scheme it may be worth calling them to make sure they are upgrading your pass.

Basically from April next year there will be a single pass that will be accepted across England on local busses (so no nation express long trips for example).

Vlad_Dracul · 29-11-2007, 10:10

How is one deemed to have a disability? Is it a self certification process or is there an official process as well ?

**Stuart** · 29-11-2007, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Vlad_Dracul

How is one deemed to have a disability? Is it a self certification process or is there an official process as well ?

There is a process, and I believe it has to be initiated by a doctor.

peanut · 29-11-2007, 11:11

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Originally Posted by Vlad_Dracul

How is one deemed to have a disability? Is it a self certification process or is there an official process as well ?

Most concessions require you to be claiming some sort of Disability Living Allowance, mostly at a mid level as well.