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EHRC on Air travel
Assistance with mobility problems is all part of the service
Under new European law, if you are disabled or have difficulty moving around you can receive assistance when you fly to and from Europe. |
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The Blue Badge map on mobile
Use the Blue Badge map on mobile to find Blue Badge parking bays, accessible toilets, petrol stations with ServiceCall and local parking rules. |
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ServiceCall is a system designed to make it easier for you to use petrol stations, shops and services. You simply aim a small infrared transmitter to activate one of the thousands of ServiceCall receivers in the windows of petrol stations, banks, shops etc. |
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FAQs on How to Apply For and Use Your Blue Badge |
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New measurers to tackle abuse of the Blue Badge Scheme for disabled people will come into force from 29 September 2006, Transport Minister Gillian Merron announced yesterday. |
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“Goodnews” FIDN`s Transport Spokesman Mr James Page has been interviewed by the Fife Free Press’s reporter Tanya Scoon on the problems with Disabled access to Kirkcaldy Railway Station. |
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First ScotRail revises on train scooter policy
First ScotRail has revised its on train scooter policy for travel on all its services including the Caledonian Sleeper, in accordance with the Disabled Persons Protection Policy (DPPP).
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The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires providers of services to provide "reasonable access" to their services and facilities, the penalty for failure may not simply be lost goodwill and custom, poor media publicity and costly complaint administration, it may even result by virtue of section 9 of the Code of Practice in severe financial penalties. - in PDF format |
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This is a copy of a publication by Fife Council on public transport in the East of Fife. Not all are disabled friendly but the ones Fife Council say are, have icon on the right hand side of them saying if they are Wheelchair accessible vehicles or Minibus available. |
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Travelling around a large rural area like East Fife is sometimes not easy. In many cases it`s simply a case of not knowing what is available or how to get the right information. |
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Fife Independent Disability Network,
West Bridge Mill, Bridge Street,
Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1TE
Scottish Charity No: SC 026112 |
