Disabled Concessions

Annieuk75

I was just wondering where companies stand with offering disabled concessions? My husband is registered blind and when we go out, I go as his carer. We looked at a Theme Park the other day and they only offer concessions to people dependent on wheelchairs. Should it not be offered to all disabilities? Thanks

LunaLady

Which theme park was it?

I have been to quite a few where I have paid for DS as a disabled child and paid a carer's rate for myself.

System

They are CONCESSIONS not rights or entitlements. They can set any rule they like for them or not even offer them if they so desire

mynameistallulah

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They are CONCESSIONS not rights or entitlements. They can set any rule they like for them or not even offer them if they so desire

Not strictly true - "concessions" are seen as a type of reasonable adjustment, so if a disabled person needs a carer with them it may be reasonable to allow a carer in for free or at a reduced rate.

OP, the best thing you can do is call/ email the park directly and explain why your husband needs somebody with him. You might need to speak to someone outside the normal customer service dept, the health and safety manager for example, but if you can justify your position I would hope they would be accommodating.

The_mangler

oooh you have opened up a can of worms here!! Cue the posters frothing at the mouth 'another Im disabled what will you give me' rather than accepting that those of us who are disabled or carers having a pretty crappy deal and looking for anything that helps lighten the load at all.

There was a sticky at the top of this board if I remember rightly about what offers are available, Ill have a look and see if I can find it.

Found it:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2561839

Annieuk75

Thanks, I was in 2 minds wether or not to ask. Thankfully not too bad a backlash. The Theme Park was Paulton's Park.

I would give up all the benefits to have a fully sighted husband. X

OneYorkshireLass

When I pick up leaflets for places I'd like to visit a lot of the time the 'concessions' are for senior citizens. Many a time 60/65 year olds can walk far better than I can.

System

mynameistallulah wrote: »

Not strictly true - "concessions" are seen as a type of reasonable adjustment, so if a disabled person needs a carer with them it may be reasonable to allow a carer in for free or at a reduced rate.

I'd like to see that line legally tested.

They are at the whim of the owner/operator. If it were otherwise then similar attractions would have virtually the same concessions, and they don't

Vedder2008

Yes well you will be a senior citizen one day and then you will benefit!

OneYorkshireLass

Vedder2008 wrote: »

Yes well you will be a senior citizen one day and then you will benefit!

I won't ...

(be a senior citizen, that is)

lucky old me

:j

carlislelass

Don`t know if they still do it but the Grand theatre in Blackpool had reduced price for someone going with a disabled person. We also have a cea card for the cinema.Haven`t been to any theme parks since hubby lost his sight