The secret's out... an introduction to motability

A new DVD has been released to help raise awareness about the Motability Scheme. The DVD is fronted by actress and disability rights campaigner, Julie Fernandez. It will be useful in informing health professionals, advisory groups, social services and other charities and organisations about the help that is available through Motability.

Motability enables disabled people who receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance or the War Pensioners’ Mobility Supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or scooter. Some 450,000 customers have chosen to join Motability and 97% of them would recommend the Scheme to their friends. Yet another 1.3 million disabled people are eligible to join but haven’t taken advantage of doing so. The DVD has been produced to reveal the benefits to those who think they can’t afford a Motability vehicle or are unaware of the Scheme.

Julie explains in the DVD how the Motability Scheme works, from how to join to actually getting on the road. As she says: "There are too many people out there that could be enjoying the freedom that their own transport would give them. But, chances are they don't know how easy and affordable it is. The Motability Scheme isn't meant to be a secret but not enough people seem to know about it. And, that is definitely something that needs to change.”

In the DVD Julie also speaks to other Motability customers to find out what difference the Scheme has made to them. Tracy has cerebral palsy and used to have to rely on people; friends, family and taxis, to get around before getting a Peugeot 206 on the Motability Scheme. “You could say that Motability has changed my life”, says Tracy. “I learnt to drive after my daughter was born, so obviously the car helped with that and it’s just made a huge difference to me.”

The DVD includes options for viewing with subtitles, British Sign Language and alternative languages. To order copies please visit the ‘Marketing Literature’ section of our website at www.motability.co.uk or phone 01279 632067. For general enquiries about the Motability Scheme call 0845 456 4566.