Flintshire Lib Dems are calling for the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance to be extended to include the blind.
In a motion tabled by Cllr
Robin Baker to be discussed at the next full Council meeting on October 28
th, the Lib Dems highlight the injustice of the current system despite the obvious difficulties blind people endure.
Cllr Baker, Leader of Flintshire Lib Dems, said: “No one can doubt the difficulties experienced by blind people and the barriers to independent mobility their disability creates.
“This motion calls on the Government to recognise those difficulties and barriers and provide blind people with a level playing field.
“Many blind residents find it difficult to access facilities that many of us take for granted – including Council services – without facing additional costs. This campaign aims to redress that injustice and unfairness and help with those costs, particularly at a time when everyone is facing difficult financial times.
“I hope all members support this campaign,” he added.
October 27th, 2008
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