Autism Assistance Dogs: We are a national charity set up to transform the lives of children with autism and their families, by providing highly trained ‘task specific’ assistance dogs to children with autism to support them to overcome the sometimes distressing elements of this invisible disability. We are dedicated to raising awareness
National Standards Authority of Ireland Approved Conversion Companies Dublin: Parfit Ltd. Old School House Works Cloghran Swords Co. Dublin 01-8407880 Contact: Pat Fitzsimons www.parfit.ie Email: pat@parfit.ie OC Cars & Mobility Ltd. Unit 1, Woodlawn Business Park Old Airport Road, Cloghran Co.Dublin 01-8332301 Contact: Tanya Bruen www.occars.ie – sales@occars.ie
Learning To Drive With Various Learning Difficulties: Learning difficulties present in various forms and are often hidden. Some have a diagnosis whereas as others are more difficult to detect. Some examples include, Asperger’s syndrome, dyslexia, autism, and dyspraxia. The affects of a disability or condition differs for each person and
Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) Certification: With effect from 29 April 2012, all Disabled Drivers and Passengers buying a new car and entering the VRT/VAT relief scheme will be required to have Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) certification. The Revenue Commissioners will not process applications after this date for VRT/VAT relief for
Hire of Adapted Vehicles: For information on the hire of vehicles with adaptations for disabled drivers passengers please contact the Irish Wheelchair Association or Motability Ireland.
Driving tests for drivers with disabilities: All drivers (including drivers with disabilities) who have been issued with 2 two-year learner driving permits are required to undergo a driving test. This requirement to undergo a driving test is compulsory. It is important to be aware of the fact that you may not
Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland : Below is a list of motor companies that offer a discount to DDAI members when purchasing a new vehicle. Discounts vary so we advise that you contact your nearest distributor for further information. Toyota Volvo Renault Dacia Ford VW Nissan FIAT Peugeot Hyundai Opel
Disability Parking Card: Disabled Person’s Parking Permits or Cards (also known as European Parking Cards or Disabled Parking Badge) are available to people living in Ireland with certain disabilities and those who are registered blind, whether they are drivers or passengers. The parking card can be used by a disabled
Choosing the Correct Vehicle: Getting in and out of a vehicle It’s often said that modern cars are all the same. This is not true, and if you have a disability or are just getting less strong or flexible as you get older quite small differences in the shape and
Tax relief for Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers Scheme provides a range of tax reliefs linked to the purchase and use of specially constructed or adapted vehicles by drivers and passengers with a disability. The rules of the scheme are set out in the
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