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Disability Bus Pass

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Does anyone have the disability bus pass? My daughter is allowed to get the bus to school but I'm responsible for this and I'm happy with this. We will put rules in place and a social story for her about this. She has planned it all already so now I have to email the school the plan.

To pay for the pass, annually it was cost £845 or something like that which she doesn't want to pay for, I'm unable to for many reasons otherwise I would be more than happy. She found the disability bus pass where she can get the bus for free whenever and I was wondering if anyone had it and if its good. She meets the criteria for it so we will apply. Also a card from the bus company saying 'Please be patient, I am autistic' and another one saying 'Please be patient, I am non-verbal' for the times she is struggling to speak. 

If anyone has any tips to make bus travels easier that will be amazing. She'll have her weighted vest, school bag with ear defenders, Chew, sensory toys, and pecs for school. She'll have her phone, money and headphones to listen to music and I will print a schedule for her. 

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  • Yes, it's very good to have. The rules vary a lot depending on your area but in London it's free bus, tube, and rail travel in a pretty wide area. If she can get it, go for it.

    It always feels a bit much to call things life-changing, but even aside from the freedom it gives you, if you're someone who struggles with public transport it's a hell of a lot easier to work on that if you don't need to worry about your 5 minute practice exposure journey costing £3.

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  • Yes, it's very good to have. The rules vary a lot depending on your area but in London it's free bus, tube, and rail travel in a pretty wide area. If she can get it, go for it.

    It always feels a bit much to call things life-changing, but even aside from the freedom it gives you, if you're someone who struggles with public transport it's a hell of a lot easier to work on that if you don't need to worry about your 5 minute practice exposure journey costing £3.

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