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Motability is a registered
charity which helps disabled people of all ages to have the freedom
to get around.
Each year it awards
grants in excess of £2million.
WHO
CAN APPLY?
Those in receipt of
the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance
(DLA) or the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
Children from five years
of age and non-drivers who receive the correct allowance can also
apply for cars as passengers.
WHAT
DOES MOTABILITY OFFER?
Contract hire of a new
car, or hire purchase to:
buy a new car
buy a quality used car
buy a powered wheelchair or scooter
SUPPLIERS
A national network of
Motability Accredited First Class Suppliers offers a wide range
of cars, wheelchairs and scooters
Look for the Motability
sign
OTHER
FINANCIAL HELP
Advance payment on some
lease vehicles
Adaptations to vehicles
for those with more severe disabilities
Grants towards the least
expensive option to meet basic needs
In some cases, driving
lessons
MORE
INFORMATION
Write
to Motability, Goodman House, Station Approach, Harlow, Essex CM20 2ET Tel:
01279 635666
