New Blue Badge anti-fraud measures

supersavershal

beanielou wrote: »

Just because someone is disabled it doessent mean their opinion is not objective & unbiased.
Im not getting drawn into this argument so I'll say no more.

If someone was giving their opinion in an objective and unbiased way they would not feel the need to explain their own personal circumstances as an example.No disrespect to you beanilou but once you post you are drawn into this "healthy discussion".

vix2000

maybe you should learn to differentiate between 'verbal attack' and 'healthy discussion'

TOBRUK

supersavershal wrote: »

And when did I announce that I have no disabling illness, just because I did not say I had one it does not give you the right to assume I dont, as pointed out before you cant always see a disability.
I dont mind paying for anything for my children I have pride in paying my way, I object to subsidising others!I will work and pay my way for me and my family but not for freeloading whingers.

Thank you for your kind words from previous post, and although I may have stated my illness or disability this does not make me bias and I am able to be objective, as you may have read a previous post where I stated that the reason for BB was not to get free parking - I am not against paying for parking. I stated my situation to show that as I had been a healthy able bodied person and things changed almost overnight it would demonstrate that I could see both sides and I was being objective. To be honest I really didn't think my post was offensive to anyone in any way and certainly did not expect such an attack or reaction.

You are implying above that you are subsidising people here? Well I have pride too and have paid my way for years and through no fault of my own I am now on benefit. I am not a freeloader. Please don't throw a load of abuse it really isn't nice and it's not what we are here for.;)

vix2000

Tobruk do not feel the need to explain yourself. The majority of us, I'm sure, understand. As a bb holder, I am also not a 'freeloading whinger', neither do all blue badge holders get disability benefits, a sweeping false assumption. Of those who do, the majority deserve them, and indeed, have to prove their entitlement under very vigorous medical tests. Unfortunately there are always venomous bigots to contend with, who seem to enjoy belittling others.

vix2000

No raw nerve, just never liked bullies. Its possible to put an argument forward without being nasty. You just continue feeling sorry for yourself subsidising people every hour you work, berating people with disabilities, and I'll bow out of this thread as I have better things to do with my time.

supersavershal

Im not a bully just honest Vix.I dont feel sorry for myself I am proud that I work and am able to.Can you point out when I specifically berated people with disabilities.If you look at other threads you may see that I have often given helpful advice to families who have disabled members.You need to push that chip off your shoulder and open your mind to the fact that not everyone shares your opinion.If you look at your last two posts you will see it was you who was using offensive, nasty words such as "venemous" "bigot" and "bullies".You have been defensive, judgemental and assumptive.I could if I felt the need explain my personal circumstances but I would not wish to embarrass you, Ive reported your post 66 as abusive that will do me.I wish you no bad feeling perhaps you had a bad day, I dont mind you taking it out on me.I too have something better to do , sleep.I hope we meet again on the boards its been a lively hour.

madmumof5

autismmum wrote: »

both my sons have autism and although they can walk and look like a normal person they often stop and cant cope with a smell or sound or something and so i have to park real close to where i want to be and sometmes leave one in the car (my 16 yr old) as no one can Tell he'd open the door in a second! so parking within sight is soooo important, unfortunetly there are too few spaces and i'm sorry to say many elderly people think i'm pulling a fast one perhaps we could have a green badge for childern? just an idea

Hi, 1 of my sons is ADHD and the other has autism so i know exactly what you mean parking close is so important we have a badge which i do not use unless my son is with me but we often get dirty looks from elderly or wheel chair bound people thinking we are mis using the badge eve n on 1 occasion in tesco car park a womwn has a real go at me saying i did not have anyone in car disabled and was really rude even when i explained about my children so yes i agree a different colored badge for children also i saw in a car recently a sign saying disabled badge holders are not always physically disabled apparently they are on ebay so going to have a look.


Donna

C_Ronaldo

How do they stop a relative(non disabled same for pasenger) of a disabled driver from using theyre relatives blue badge from parking in a space for blue badge holders

petertwisty

Highly relevant website to much of this discussion:

http://www.baywatchcampaign.org/

anntics

shazrobo wrote: »

to the poster who asked what age can you use the parent and child spaces?
my twin sons are now 12 and i still use the parent and child parking spaces.
the reason why, is because they both have severe learning difficulties, and would just run across a busy car park.
both boys get dla at the highest rate for care and low rate for mobility, so no blue badge, and i would not use a disabled bay as its not my right.
incidentally i also get dla at highest rate for care and low for mobility, got letter this week, so three disabled in same household, and no blue badge.
just wish life was easier, and safer for my sons, eg being able to park closer to the shops.
sorry for rant

Hi Shazrobo

I would contact your local office that deals with blue badges. Some people who are not getting the highest rate can still get them if they can show a strong reason for needing one. As you have 2 disabled children and are now on DLA yourself you should have a good case.

I have a blue badge and like other posters only use a wheelchair when I cannot avoid it. The issue for me is not being close, as much as the extra space needed to get in and out of the car. People get very nasty when I have to open the door to within a hairsbreadth of their car while I get out in a 'normal' space.

My comment to anyone who begrudges disabled people the few concessions they get - remember 'It could be you!' I went to work fit, healthy, and in a well-paid senior nursing job one morning 6 years ago. In the afternoon I was in hospital with a stroke at 44 years of age. I lost my health, mobility, independence and income in the space of 4 hours. It has not only affected my present situation, but my retirement years will now be much poorer as the pension I would have got had I been able to continue working to retirement age would be 4 times what I will get now. Be grateful for health and fitness if you have it.

To those who think it is okay to park in disabled bays, I hope you never genuinely need one, but if you do I hope someone fit is parked in it.