LISTEN: Kilmarnock mum speaks about blue badge scheme for kids with autism
People with a diagnosed mental disorder who lack awareness of danger from road traffic may be able to get a blue badge from today.
People with a diagnosed mental disorder who lack awareness of danger from road traffic may be able to get a blue badge from today.
'Mental disorder' means a mental illness, a personality disorder or a learning disability. For example, children with autism or Down's syndrome may be eligible for a blue badge.
This eligibility criterion is being tried out as a pilot in all local authorities in Scotland for the period of one year and so blue badges will be issued for one year only.
We spoke to Kilmarnock mum Jayne Sangster who say's it'll make a big difference to the life of her 8 year-old son Cameron, who has autism...