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The Parking Disc The Parking Disc

If you are registered as a blind person you qualify for a Disabled Persons' Parking Disc, formerly known as the Orange Badge but now blue as in the rest of the European Community. You are also eligible if you are registered as a disabled person. The badge enables the driver to park in designated disabled persons’ parking places and restricted areas for limited periods of time.


Phone: 01384 257001.

Rail Travel - Disabled Persons Railcard Rail Travel - Disabled Persons Railcard

If you are registered as visually impaired you are eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard and discounts of between 34% and 50% on the ticket prices of most train journeys. If you travel with a non-registered helper they receive the same discount.
The card costs £18 per year or £48 for 3 years. For an application form contact:

The Disabled Persons Railcard Office,
PO Box 11631
Laurencekirk
AB30 9AA
Phone: 0845 60 50 525
Email: disability@atoc.org
Web: www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk

Disabled Persons Rail Assistance

When travelling by train, you can book assistance by phoning the rail “journey line” number – 08457 484 950.
(Calls are charged at local rates).

If you cannot use public transport If you cannot use public transport

There is an increasing need for public transport among VIPs. However this is not always available or appropriate, alternative transport solutions may be found. To locate a community transport scheme in your area contact:

Oxfordshire Rural Community Council
Phone: 01865 883 488
Fax: 01865 883 191
Email: orcc@oxonrcc.org.uk
Web: www.oxonrcc.org.uk

Information for driving licence holders Information for driving licence holders

In accordance with the advice shown on the driving licence, any driver with impaired vision is legally required to inform the DVLA, whose medical officer will consider each case on an individual basis. The DVLA can be contacted at: The Drivers' Medical Branch DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1TU.
Phone: 0870 600 0301.

Travel Concessions from Local District Councils Travel Concessionary Bus Pass

The national concessionary bus pass scheme means that bus pass holders can now travel anywhere in England free of charge. For more information about bus travel in your area call Oxfordshire Association for the Blind on 01865 725595 and we will be glad to help.

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