Hmm...considering that most people don't get disabled until they
 are pensioners (at least here in this country), I don't see how that could
help here.  Oh, and also a lot of disabled people don't even collect social
security disability benefits because they don't qualify.  In the US,
disability income is paid until you reach the full retirement age which in my
case would be 66.

Also consider that many placards are issued to drivers who transport disabled
passengers.  I think that's where a lot of the abuse comes in, too.  But the
photo could be workable, up to a point.

So now that you no longer have a badge, how is this affecting your ability to
get to work and go about your business?  Do you have to take public tranport
more now, or what?  How does this affect pensioners who don't draw disability
income but become disabled?

Kat

On Sunday 10 July 2005 6:42 am, Deri James wrote:
> Hi Kat,
>

> This used to be a problem in the UK, much less so now. The new parking
> badges now have an ID photo. In fact I can't get a badge now!! You  only
> get the badge if you are in receipt of disability benefit with a mobility
> component, and as I choose not to apply for any disability benefit, I don't
> get a badge. I used to get the badge before, since there was a
> discretionary component where your doctor could certify you qualified, but
> this is now stopped.
>
> Cheers
>
> Deri