Disabled Drivers / Transport for the Disabled

UK sources of information and / or support

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Patient UK

Has an information leaflet on Disabled Road Users.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Blue Badge Network

The Blue Badge is a parking permit for disabled people. The primary object of the Blue Badge Network is to assist all disabled people, and their families, of all ages.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Disabled Motorists Federation

The Disabled Motorists Federation was established over 40 years ago and gives advice to disabled people (irrespective of the nature of their disability) and their carers on issues relating to motoring and transport matters.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Disabled Persons Railcard

Information from National Rail.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Forum of Mobility Centres

The Forum of Mobility Centers is a network of 17 independent organisations covering England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, who offer professional, high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a motor vehicle.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Good Access Guide

A directory of accessible leisure pursuits, holidays and travel, transport, mobility products, and daily living services for disabled people, their families and friends.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Mobilise

Mobilise is the campaigning charity for disabled motorists, passengers and Blue Badge holders.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Motability

Motability is the national charity with overall responsibility for the Motability Scheme which enables disabled people to lease a car, powered wheelchair or scooter simply by using their government-funded mobility allowances.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) National Association for Bikers with a Disability

The National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) is a registered charity set up by a small group of people who believed that a disability should not take away the enjoyment of motorcycling.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Nightingale Disabled Transport

Nightingale Disabled Transport are based in Epping, Essex and run a fleet of vehicles to cater for all the needs of those people wishing to travel in their own wheelchair, or have difficulty accessing a normal vehicle.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Rough Guide to Accessible Britain

Brimming with exciting ideas for days out, the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain is available FREE to Blue Badge holders and Disabled Persons Railcard holders.


Checked: 30 Jun 2011

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