People with disabilities

Local authorities run initiatives to provide accessible services for people with disabilities. These services include accessible parking, disability friendly sports facilities, accessible bring banks and recycling units, and assistive technology.

Local authorities may provide designated parking bays for drivers or drivers of passengers with a disability permit.

Local authorities prepare housing strategies for people with disabilities. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Local authorities may provide grants to those who own their own home to buy and install grab rails, level access showers, access ramps and stair lifts.

Local authorities may provide grants to home owners with disabilities to adapt their privately owned home to suit their needs.