BLUE BADGE INFORMATION IS ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE.BLUE Badge holders can now use their mobile phones to find out about parking bays, accessible toilets In the United Kingdom, it is required for organizations and businesses to make adjustments to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Overview In order to provide an essential amenity such as an accessible toilet, some planning is necessary. and petrol stations via an interactive map. The new service even allows users to check local council parking rules. Disabled actors Paul Henshall Paul Henshall (born 1977, Staffordshire) is a British actor. He uses a wheelchair because he has cerebral palsy. Paul is most famous for playing the role of medical student Dean West in Holby City, and of Paul in I'm With Stupid. and Mark Benton, who appeared in BBC BBC in full British Broadcasting Corp. Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927. TV's I'm with Stupid series, helped promote the service in a new video, available on Directgov, the Government's public information website. Paul Henshall said: "I've used the online service before and found it great in getting me to appointments without wasting time trying to find convenient parking. "The mobile version is great - it means I can get local knowledge while on the go. "Directgov's Blue Badge map can make life a lot easier especially when you are in an area you don't know." Stephen Martin, from the Office for Disability Issues who made the film, said: "This short film is a great way to find out more about the Blue Badge map on Mobile Service and how it can help disabled people to increase the control and independence in their lives." Take a look at the demonstration video via the Directgov website: www.direct.gov.uk/bb mobile |
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