Disabled People

Information for and about disabled people and opportunities available for those with disabilities.

Blue Badge Parking - The Blue Badge scheme provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people with severe walking difficulties who travel either  as drivers or as passengers.  The concessions only apply to on-street parking and include free use of

Accessible Chester - There are a growing number of  attractions and facilities in and around Chester that have made adaptations to make themselves more accessible to people with disabilities.

Equipment and Alternations - It's a government objective to enable disabled people, or people who need extra support, to have greater choice and control over where and how they live.

Access Help and Advice - There are a number of  groups and organisations that can give you information, help and advice on disability issues.

Accessible Sport - Here you can find links to the Council's pages on Sports Clubs in the area.  Many of those included feature activities for people with a disability

Accessible Travel - Details of accessible travel initiatives available in Chester

Disabled Travel Passes - The council gives help with travel costs to people with certain disabilities. If, after reading this information, you think you are entitled to help please follow the instruction on how to apply for this.

Accessibility on this Website - We are committed to making this website as accessible as possible for all our users.  Here you can find out more about what we do and why.

Translation and Interpretation - Documents prepared by the council are available in large print, Braille, on audio cassette or computer disk.

Support groups - Details of disability support groups available

Caring for a disabled child - It includes details of support groups for parents who would find it useful to talk to other parents in a similar situation

Disability Discrimination Act - Disabled workers share the same general employment rights as other workers, but there are also some special provisions for them under the Disability Discrimination Act ( DDA ).

Disabled Parents - If you are planning to become a parent or take on parenting responsibilities, you may feel you need extra support to look after your child. This could be help at home, equipment or help with ‘everyday’ things like visiting your child’s school.

Disabled Facilities Grants - Details of disabled facility grants available to pay for alterations and equipment.

Disabled Toilets - Details of public conveniences around Chester