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TRANSPORT also often becomes an issue for people with disabilities, assistance may be available for this. 
The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised Taxi fares to those who have disabilities affecting their mobility. For more information click here
It is part funded by Land Transport NZ and can be accessed through local Total Mobility providers.
For Local information View "Transport & Travel".
The Mobility Parking Scheme |
The Mobility Parking scheme provides a special card which is displayed on the dashboard of a vehicle. Cardholders are entitled to use:
- Accessible car parks (outlined in yellow and displaying the symbol).
- Standard car parks and metered spaces for longer than stated times.
- Time restricted zones e.g. P15, P120 for longer than stated times.
Membership of the scheme is open to people who:
- Are unable to walk and rely on a wheelchair for mobility.
- Rely on mobility devices (e.g. crutches,walking sticks, splints or walking frames) or
- Are unable to walk 200m unassisted because of the nature/severity of the condition.
- The Mobility Parking Permit Scheme is run by NZCCS. Further information can be obtained by telephoning 0800-CCS CALL (0800 227 2255) or the local CCS office.
Under the Total Mobility Scheme administered by the Local Regional Council, people with serious mobility constraints might qualify for a taxi subsidy of up to 50%.
Total Mobility Horowhenua area Contact Valda Patton 06 952 2800
Here is detailed info about the Total Mobility Scheme on www.transport.govt.nz
Also people with mobility issues affecting quality of life might be eligible for a grant via the NZ Lotteries Board to purchase a mobility scooter. They can find an application pack at www.grantsonline.co.nz
Here you will find vehicle modifications information through Ministry of Health
Here also is information on vehicle assistance as result of accident through ACC
Here is a website where second hand modified vehicles are sold www.disabilitycars.co.nz
Financial help for Travel and Accommodation can be provided by the Ministry of Health in special circumstances.
If you are referred to a hospital specialist or specialist centre some distance away, you may be eligible to recieve travel assistance. The National Travel Assistance Scheme takes some fincancial pressure off patients who need to travel to other regional health services for treatment.
Applicants must meet criteria on the distacne travelled and accomodation but in some cases the scheme can pay up to 100 per cent of claims.
To find out more go to www.moh.govt.nz /travelassistance
Check also under "Transport & Travel" sections for Transport options in local areas see below.