MEDIA: HOW TO MOBILIZE SOCIETY

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European Mobility Debate THE UNIVERSAL AUTOMOTIVE
CHALLENGE Meeting the increasing demands for
personal mobility 11 12 October 2007 Radisson
Edwardian Hotel, Mayfair, London, UK
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What is EDF ?

• Created in 1997
• European platform of disability NGOs
• Working towards full access for persons with
  disabilities to civil and human rights
• An independent and strong voice
• Promoting social model of disability

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Access to transport

• Travelling independently is a condition for
  participation and inclusion
• Today there are barriers to transport for persons
  with disabilities
• As long as there are no satisfactory alternatives
  many persons with disabilities will rely on their
  cars
• Accessibility must be a part of the
  sustainability discussions

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Drivers licence

• Individual assessment is necessary noone should
  be excluded from driving just because (s)he
  belongs to a certain category
• Renewed licences at no or limited cost for
  persons with progressive disabilities
• Licences should refer to the type of adaptation
  needed

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Subsidies

• Employment should not be a requirement for
  receiving subsidies
• Subsidies/reductions also for persons who are
  driving a person with a disability

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Car adaptations

• Extremely expensive today
• Need for fair competition

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Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing

• Use of sign language/induction loops
• Drivers licences must have the same validity as
  for other drivers
• Additional features in order to guarantee full
  comfort and safety

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Persons with a visual impairment

• Accessibility for persons who are green/read
  colour blind
• Accessibility of websites
• Driving for persons with bioptric aid should be
  further explored

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Training

• General training on disability issues as part of
  theoretic course for all driver candidates
• Specific training of driving teachers on
  disability awareness and disability-specific
  topics

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Parking, resting areas, emergency telephones

• Sufficient number of accessible parking spaces
• Accessible facilities at resting areas
• Free parking for blue badge holders
• Prevent abuse of accessible parking spaces
• Accessible emergency telephones is crucial

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