Disabilities

Blue badge and green badge parking permits and specialist equipment

In this section:

• Physical and sensory impairment strategy
  We are developing a strategy for people with physical and sensory impairment
• Disabled Go
  Access guides for council facilities in York
• Disabled parking
  Discounts and permits for disabled drivers
• Needs assessment by social services
  How we assess your needs to ensure you get the right care
• Occupational therapy
  We aim to help people of all ages (adults and children) to remain as independent as possible by advising on the use of equipment or ways to adapt the home
• Sensory impaired adults
  We help adults with hearing and visual impairments, and also their relatives and carers
• Sharing Care for children and young people
  This service helps provide regular short breaks (respite) to children and young people with severe learning disabilities or complex health needs
• Special educational needs and disabilities
  We are responsible for determining and arranging specialist provision for children with special educational needs
• Specialist equipment
  We loan a range of equipment to disabled people and their carers to help with walking, toileting, bathing, moving and handling, home nursing, and vision and hearing difficulties