Helpful Guides for Disabled Motorists

23/08/2010

More help and information is now available for disabled motorists, in the shape of a new range of free publications.  These helpful guides contain a wealth of information on a number of key mobility motoring questions covering topics such as Access to Work grants, the Motability Scheme and advice on choosing a disabled car or WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle), as they are often known nowadays.

Access to Work Grants

The Access to Work scheme is in place to assist disabled people in overcoming any barriers to employment.  The scheme offers help and advice to employers and employees and can assist with funding towards costs which arise from a disability.

This new Access to Work Guide contains handy information on who is eligible, what support is available and what types of things could potentially be funded by the scheme.  These include various items such as aids and equipment to allow a disabled person to carry out their work effectively.  Items which could be covered by the scheme include alterations to premises, such as the addition of a wheelchair ramp and this cost of getting to work.  Transport solutions may involve buying a specially converted disabled car or having your own vehicle adapted.

Motability Scheme

The Guide to Motability introduces the Motability Scheme and explains its workings and how to join.  Motability is an independent, non-profit organisation which helps to provide mobility solutions for disabled people.

The new handy A5 guide answers a number of key questions including how the Motability Scheme works in practise, who is eligible to join Motability and what options are open to disabled people through the Scheme.  The Guide to Motability also contains useful details of who can help with further information.

Guide to WAVs

Many people find the prospect of choosing a disabled car - otherwise called a WAV or wheelchair accessible vehicle - daunting.  Now this need no longer be the case, as all aspects of WAVs are explained in in this handy guide.

The new Guide to WAVs covers a range of hot topics for those interested in learning more.  These range from explaining what a WAV is to outlining key features such as a lowered floor, wheelchair ramps, folding seats, wheelchair restraints, seatbelts for wheelchair users and an electric winch.  Guidance is also given on the payment options for disabled people buying a WAV and things which should be considered when selecting the perfect vehicle.  With a wide variety of wheelchair accessible vehicles available this guide gives an overview of the main types of WAVs which are available, including wheelchair MPVs and minibuses.

If you would like to download one or all of these free, helpful guides simply click here, or call 0800 916 3018 to have them sent out to you, free of charge.

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