Independence and Transport

Transport:

https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/School-Transport-Resource-FINAL-11.04.24.pdf

Barnet specific policy:

https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/pages/home/information-and-advice/transport/travelling-to-and-from-education

Barnet Able To Travel scheme:

https://www.barnetlocaloffer.org.uk/blog_articles/4238-barnet-able-to-travel-scheme

Sessions take place once a month on Tuesdays, twice a day (10.15am – 11.50am and 12.15 – 13.50). We meet at Edgware Bus Station (next to Edgware tube station). Local parking is available. 
Participants are invited to attend a single one-off session. You will need to pre-book in advance.
Please email road.safety@barnet.gov.uk for a booking form or if you have any queries.

Sessions are free

Travel Training:

Inclusive Transport Strategy: achieving equal access for disabled people

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/inclusive-transport-strategy-achieving-equal-access-for-disabled-people

Blue Badge Scheme:

https://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/6-Blue-Badge-2024.pdf

https://www.disabilityrightsuk.org/resources/blue-badge-scheme

Blue Badge Scheme - Disability Rights UK

What are the rules? You can get a blue badge by any of the following ways. BACK TO START Automatic qualification for a blue badge. You qualify automatically for a Blue Badge if you are aged two or over and one of the following applies: You are registered blind or severely sight impaired or, in Scotland, are under 16 and have a letter confirming your eligibility from your visual impairment care ...

www.disabilityrightsuk.org