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BlogThe Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) is working together with the British Library to record the educational experiences of disabled people over the last 100 years. Continue reading »
Consumers are being urged by the national disabled motorist charity Disabled Motoring UK to think before they snap up cut-price mobility scooters for loved ones this Christmas. Most major retailers now offer mobility aid ranges, but allegations of unfair sales practice and concerns over unsuitable products have led to a call to think before you buy ahead of the festive season. Continue reading »
Plus…EXCLUSIVE EXTRA SAVINGS FOR MEMBERS OF DISABLED MOTORING UK
Why not treat yourself to a bit of sunshine before Christmas?
COSTA BLANCA
HOTEL MELIA BENIDORM – BENIDORM
A really popular hotel with our customers and many return year after year. The Hotel Melia Benidorm offers very high standards and a wide variety of on-site facilities. The hotel is situated near the resort centre where you can amble for miles along the seafront promenade.
7 NIGHTS ALL INCLUSIVE EARLY DECEMBER FROM £635 PER PERSON
AN EXTRA £50 OFF PER 2-PERSON BOOKING FOR DMUK MEMBERS
TENERIFE
HOTEL LA SIESTA – PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS
This hotel is full of fun and colour with a great range of facilities. It is close to the shops and bars and just 400 metres away from the beach.
7 NIGHTS HALF BOARD EARLY DECEMBER FROM £570 PER PERSON
AN EXTRA £50 OFF PER 2-PERSON BOOKING FOR DMUK MEMBERS
LANZAROTE
APARTMENTS DON PACO CASTILLA
Set within well maintained grounds, the Don Paco offers a relaxing holiday in the laid back area of Playa de los Pocillos. Families and couples alike are well catered for with a wide range of activities on offer.
7 NIGHTS SELF CATERING EARLY DECEMBER FROM £460 PER PERSON
AN EXTRA £50 OFF PER 2-PERSON BOOKING FOR DMUK MEMBERS
Remember, with Enable Holidays, all prices include flights, adapted transfers, fully audited accessible accommodation and our first class professional service.
For further details on these and lots more great accessible holidays, please contact us on 0871 222 4939 or e-mail info@enableholidays.com
And for your exclusive Disabled Motoring UK discount of an additional £50 off per booking, please quote: DMUK
Prices are per person and based on 2 adults sharing accommodation. All offers subject to change and availability.
Steve Hopwood talks about rebuilding his life after becoming disabled.
I was a young man in 1986 when I had a motorbike accident that resulted in me losing a leg to crushing injuries and an arm to nerve damage. In the immediate aftermath of the accident, as the staff at Addenbrookes Hospital put me back together again, I was always surrounded by people rushing around and talking – but I felt like a castaway on a desert island. I couldn’t understand their language – I felt incredibly isolated.
Q/ The car I want has a deposit of £2,000 or more will I still be able to get it?
A/ The changes are coming in from January 1st 2012 so if your car is up for renewal before this date than yes. If not probably not unless you can make a special case for a certain vehicle. (Just wanting it is not a special case) Continue reading »
Disabled Motoring UK was saddened to hear the announcement from Motability today that significant changes will be made to the Motability scheme. Although these changes are being made to ensure the scheme is protected in years to come there will be less choice for customers in the type of car they can choose.” Continue reading »
Naidex South 2011 opens today at ExCeL London, Wednesday 19 October; London’s biggest disability and rehabilitation exhibition.
Disabled Motoring UK will be attending Naidex South today and tomorrow (19-20 October). This is a great opportunity for members to speak to our representatives about their motoring issues; or if you are not currently a member it’s also a great opportunity to find out more information about the charity, how you can support us, and how we can help you. Whatever your enquiry we will be happy to speak to you. Continue reading »
Shropshire Council have decided to give Blue Badge holders an extra hour of free parking whilst it runs a consultation on its parking scheme following a letter from DMUK. Continue reading »
The ceremonial presentation of Norfolk Constabulary’s Safe Scoot scheme takes place at the Department for Transport Offices in London today (18/10/11), they will be presenting the DVD and trainer’s pack to the Minister for Transport, Norman Baker MP. Continue reading »
It’s now 40 years since the UK Disabled Person’s Parking Badge was first introduced and many countries around the world have implemented similar schemes. Bert Morris who is the former AA Motoring Policy Manager/Director recently completed a project gathering information on schemes worldwide to compile The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) guide for the disabled traveller. Continue reading »
