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Accessibility for All

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:12:10 +1300

Good Access = Good Business

During 2012, the A4A members have been working on an accessibility checklist for businesses. The resulting brochure was launched at the December meeting of the forum. The brochure was produced with support from Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council.

Good Access = Good Business

Accessibility Tour - November 2011

In November 2011 A4A members along with Tasman District and Nelson City Councillors investigated accessibility issues in the Richmond town centre. Particpants used wheelchairs, mobility scooters, crutches and sight impairment glasses to gain a firsthand experience of the challenges faced by those with an impairment or limited mobility.

Accessibility tour of Richmond - 4 November 2011

Accessible Beach Chairs

A4A with help from CCS Disability Action, successfully sought funding in 2011 to purchase two accessible beach chairs. These can be loaned out from CCS Disability Action in Nelson.

Footpaths

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:43:55 +1200

Footpaths

Council recognises the importance of walking and promotes a pedestrian-friendly built environment. Walking routes should be well-designed, user friendly and safe. A walking environment designed with the needs of mobility and visually impaired pedestrians in mind is also important to Tasman District Council.

Footpaths in Tasman District are maintained by the Engineering Services Department, Phone: 03 543 8400.

Mobility Parking Permit

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:48:25 +1300

Mobility Parking Permits

The Mobility Parking Permit scheme is administered by CCS Disability Action. Contact CCS Disability Action, 65 Trafalgar Street, PO Box 586, Nelson 7040, Phone: (03) 548 4479, Fax: (03) 546 7754, Email nelson@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz

From 10 December 2012, a new Mobility Parking Permit is available. Old permits can still be used until the "valid until" date. For further details, contact CCS Disability Action.

Parking Concessions for Mobility Parking Permits in Tasman

You are able to use any designated mobility car parks, whether public or private (eg Richmond Mall). All parking is free in the Tasman District but time limits do apply. Where time limits apply, there will be an appropriate sign. Generally, vehicles parked in mobility parks receive an extra 50% amount of time indicated by the sign. For example if a sign states P60, someone with a Mobility Parking Permit will be allowed to park in that space for 90 minutes. If no accessible parks are available people with Mobility Parking Permits can use ordinary parks and receive the same courtesy regarding time.

Mobility Scooters

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:29:09 +1200

Mobility Scooters

While you do not need a drivers licence to operate a mobility scooter there are some legal requirements and courtesy tips to help you:

You must operate your mobility scooter or power chair in a careful and considerate manner.
You must use the footpath when one is readily accessible and travel at a speed that does not endangers others.
It is illegal for you to ride, or let any person ride, in a way that may cause you or them injury.
Keep left, pass on the right. Pass on the right.
Warn when approaching others from behind (some scooters are silent and so might not be heard by people who are hearing impaired).
Move off a shared path if you have stopped so others can pass.

The NZ Transport Agency has compiled a booklet "Keeping Mobile – How to use your Mobility Scooter or Power Chair Safely". You can obtain a copy by:

Phoning 0800 699 000
Emailing info@nzta.govt.nz
Downloading a copy from the NZTA wesbite

Total Mobility

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:07:23 +1200

Total Mobility Passenger Transport

Total Mobility is a door to door passenger transport scheme for people with disabilities. The scheme allows them to use regular taxi vehicles and modified taxis for wheelchair access. The aim is to increase the mobility of those with disabilities in the Nelson Tasman region.

The Total Mobility scheme is administered by Nelson City Council, with Tasman District Council contributing to the budget. The local share is funded via rates and the remainder comes through New Zealand Transport Agency funding.

How does the scheme work?

Eligible persons can apply to receive a discount (subject to local conditions) on their taxi fare by way of Total Mobility vouchers. The vouchers can be used in other regions of New Zealand where a local authority operates the scheme subject to that authority's conditions. The discount rate is currently 50% to a maximum discount of $10 per trip.

Who can use Total Mobility?

The scheme is only available to people with a disability which impairs their ability to a level that prevents them from using a public bus service or requires the constant assistance of another person. All applicants are assessed for eligibility by an approved agency.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible, you must have an impairment that prevents you from undertaking any one or more of the following when travelling unaccompanied in a safe and dignified manner on public transport:

Getting to the place from where the transport departs.
Getting on to the the transport.
Riding securely.
Getting off the transport.
Getting to the destination.

Other acceptable reasons include:

Being unable to walk 500 metres unaided.
Being unable to understand and follow directions, communicate clearly with others, read timetables and place names.
Being unable to understand and use available information to assist you plan and undertake short journeys by public transport.
Being unable to safely enter and exit public transport unaided
Being unable to take responsibility for your own personal safety and. dignity throughout the journey.
Being unable to handle money to purchase the required fare.

Who can Assess my eligibility?

The following agencies are responsible for assessing people's eligibility to join the Total Mobility Scheme and issuing the vouchers. They may charge you an assessment fee and if you are approved you must also pay that agency's annual subscription fee. It is recommended that you join an agency that provides a service for people with a similar disability to your own.

The agencies are:

Arthritis Foundation, 03 546 7689
Royal NZ Foundation for the Blind, 03 547 6616
Idea Services Nelson (IHC), 03 538 0046
Multiple Sclerosis Society, 03 544 0138
CCS Disability Awareness Action Nelson, 03 548 4479
Marlborough Stroke Foundation, 03 545 8177
SF Nelson (Mental Health), 03 546 6090
Age Concern Richmond, 03 544 7624
Post-Polio Group Nelson, 03 545 1030
Epilepsy NZ (Nelson), 03 546 6398
ME Support Group Nelson, 03 544 4486
Presbyterian Support, 03 547 9350
Motueka Total Mobility (Tasman District Council's Motueka Office), 03 528 2022

Which Taxi Companies Can I Use?

Participating transport service operators include (Richmond and Nelson):

Nelson City Taxis, 03 548 8225 - they have five wheelchair hoist equipped vehicles
Sun City Taxis, 03 548 2666
Nelson Bays Cabs, 03 541 8294

The operators listed below service the Motueka and Golden Bay areas:

Tasman Taxis, 03 528 1031 (Motueka)
Motueka Regional Ambulance, 03 528 7645 (Wheelchair Hoist Vehicle only)
Takaka Taxi Services, 0800 825 252 (Golden Bay)

To find out more contact:

Total Mobility Administrator, Nelson City Council, PO Box 645, Nelson 7040, Phone: 03 546 0200

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Accessibility for All

Good Access = Good Business

Accessibility Tour - November 2011

Accessible Beach Chairs

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Footpaths

Footpaths

Mobility Parking Permit

Mobility Parking Permits

Parking Concessions for Mobility Parking Permits in Tasman

Mobility Scooters

Mobility Scooters

Total Mobility

Total Mobility Passenger Transport

How does the scheme work?

Who can use Total Mobility?

Am I eligible?

Who can Assess my eligibility?

Which Taxi Companies Can I Use?

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