A new identification card aimed at helping disabled people avoid the hassle of carrying round all their paperwork to prove they were disabled has been introduced in the UK. The National Disabled Identification (DID) card was introduced in response to large numbers of disabled people posting comments on social media sites about how they were tired of carrying round all of their paperwork which showed that they were licenced to have a form of disability benefit to obtain a concessionary rate.
The parents of children with disabilities may also find it hard to explain their child’s condition if it is not immediately obvious. People with disabilities often do not want to let the whole world know that they have an impairment. There is some stigma involved when someone asks for disabled rates when purchasing something.
Holding a DID card lessens the need for the holder to carry round paper documentation with them at all times. It can also be used as proof that they are eligible for some sort of benefit and concessionary rate.
The card was launched after Tanya Beaney from Caversham Park Village in Reading entered the Virgin Pitch to Rich competition with her business plan for the Disabled Identification (DID) card. She lost her mobility nearly three years ago and has spent over a year perfecting her business plan.
“It’s an ID card for disabled people to get concessionary rates. A lot of companies want proof of disability,” claimed the mother of one. “The card has a photo, a unique number and an expiry date. You can keep it in your wallet and save the embarrassment of sharing out your personal information.” The card will also work as certified ID for anyone who receives qualifying benefits.
The 46 year old experienced an embarrassing incident when a man rudely questioned her son’s disability. She had to show all his legal documentation in order to gain a concessionary rate.
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