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Wheelchair accessible vehicles, or WAV’s as they’re commonly referred to, are cars that have been converted to fit a ramp to allow a person to enter a car while still in their wheelchair….
If you regularly use accessible parking spaces, you may have noticed that they are not always as accessible as they need to be.
A common complaint we hear from people with Wheelchair Accessible…
From 1 July 2017, NSW residents with a Disability Parking Permit will benefit from concession parking rates at public hospitals – representing a potential saving of $200 per week.
Brad Hazzard,…
By Anthea Skinner
Do you have an invisible disability? People with invisible disabilities often face discrimination when they try to access disability services because people wrongly assume that…
The NDIS is designed to help Australians with permanent disabilities. Since its introduction in 2016, the program has assisted thousands of people with the objective of helping “you reach your goals…
One of the most common complaints of Disability Parking Permit users is people who use accessible spaces illegally. Too often people think it’s okay to use these spaces if they only plan to park…
By Anthea Skinner
If you have limited mobility as a result of a disability or impairment, a Disability Parking Permit can allow you to use accessible parking spaces. Accessible parking is designed…
With technology constantly improving, there are a range of disability-converted vehicles available in today’s market. From cars with ramps, hoists and lifters to facilitate getting in and out of the…
If you have an invisible disability or other invisible health condition, chances are that you have been confronted about using accessible facilities.
Despite having a valid disability parking…
It’s time to stop and think about the accessibility symbol and what it means, who it relates to, and whether or not it needs to be updated.
The international symbol of access is one of the most…