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Scepticism about people’s right to a blue badge, as well as discussion of Motability, has created an atmosphere where disabled people are facing public questioning about their eligibility for the measures.
Some disabled and chronically ill people report that they have been accused of “faking” their impairment while using their blue badges. Others say they have been accused of “scrounging” after using a car believed to be via Motability.
We would like to hear from people who have blue badges. How are you treated by other members of the public when out? Have you ever faced scepticism or harassment about your eligibility? What happened?
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