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 Vehicles is that the spaces are simply not large enough to allow the safe and easy use of the ramp…
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Hospital Parking Just Became Cheaper for Disability Parking Permit Holders in NSW
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, Minister for Health, said the changes will lead to fairer parking rates for people visiting…
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Will the NDIA Contribute Towards your Insurance Costs?
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 and aspirations, and take part in activities to increase your social and economic…
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Under Insurance – Is your car really covered?
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 vehicle, right through to sophisticated hand and foot controls to assist drivers with…
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Disability Parking Myths
Disability parking permit holders are eligible for certain allowances and entitlements to accommodate their mobility restrictions. However, there are still a lot of misunderstandings about the scheme, so we decided to do some research and shed light on the issue by busting the myths and giving…
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PQSA President Experience’s the Blue Badge Difference
IMAGE: Craig Clarke now has his car and its conversions insured with Blue Badge Since the launch of their Comprehensive Car Insurance, Blue Badge Insurance has been able to assist hundreds of people get quality, tailored cover for their converted vehicles – without the hefty price…
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Chris Nicholls makes the switch to Blue Badge
IMAGE: Chris with his Wife and Children Since the launch of our Comprehensive Car insurance, we have been able to assist hundreds of people to get tailored, quality cover for their converted vehicles. One of these customers was Chris Nicholls, a senior manager at Spinal Cord Injuries Australia;…
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New National Disability Parking Permits designed to help reduce fraud
In the past, there have been more than one hundred different types of Disability Parking Permit across the nation. Under the new Australian Disability Parking Scheme, being introduced by the Federal Government, there is now a single permit with increased security features to reduce fraudulent…
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ParaQuad News – Is Your Vehicle REALLY covered?
Have you ever wondered if your vehicle and modifications are fully covered if the worst were to occur? We were recently featured in the latest ParaQuad News Autumn Edition for 2016, with an article demonstrating how Blue Badge Insurance can comprehensively cover your disability converted…
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