Getting around
Blue Badge Scheme
When you display your Blue Badge, you can park for free, depending on certain rules and restrictions at :
- parking metres
- where other people can only park for a limited time
- for up to three hours on single yellow lines or double yellow lines
To qualify you must be:
- disabled
- blind
- the parent or guardian of disabled or blind child aged 2 or over
To find out more and to download an application form, see the Blue Badge page on the main East Renfrewshire Council site.
UPDATE
This is Scotland's National Disability Information Service who provide information in the form of a helpline and a website. They cover a wide range of topics from commonly asked questions, through to equpment, holiday information and local sources of help and advice.
Tel: 0131 558 5200
Textphone: 0131 558 5202
By fax on 0131 558 5201
Email: info@update.org.uk
Disabled Living Foundation
Useful information on household equipment and mobility products for the disabled. They also provide a helpline and ‘Ask Sara’ facility, which offers quick and easy access to information.
Tel: 0845 130 9177 (Mon–Fri, 10am–4pm)
Textphone: 020 7432 8009
Email: advice@dlf.org.uk
Useful information online:
Ableize
A disability resource directory of information, products, services and advice, for the UK.
Motability
Helps those with government-funded mobility allowance to find adequate transport.
