Ramona

What did your son get it for? I have a free bus pass because I'm a student but a freedom pass is specifically for disabled or the elderly, the main thing is we are struggling to prove that her autism affects her ability to travel. We have found some excellent advice from the NAS (I would recommend them to anyone struggling with anything), and we should be appealing soon!

Has anyone applied for a freedom pass and succeeded? My partner applied for one but was turned down because she 'didn't fit the criteria'. She did fit the criteria of severe social issues but as she does not have a physical disability and has an IQ over 70 (which excludes her from being classed as learning difficulties) the borough does not recognise her as having a disability. I argued with them that how could you possibly not class the inability to speak and sever socially anxiety as not being disabled, but apparently you can. They were incredibly rude on top of this. The thing is if they said, 'we appreciate that she has difficulties but can't afford to give her a pass' that would be ok but it is the fact they have no knowledge of autism and what it is. THE WOMAN ASKED IF IT AFFECTED HER LEGS. Thats just complete ignorance. Ok rant over, Anyone else got a freedom pass story? What borough do you live in if you have one? Should we bombard our councils with applications so they have to revise the criteria? Thoughts and opinions appreciated!

I don't know about other people but my partner and I are both fascinated by dead things (especially in jars) and this was one of the first things we ever spoke about. She is autistic and I nt, I guess it's just something we like. We don't see it as strange. Oh a just to verify we both love animals too (living ones) and wouldn't actually want to kill anything. I'm vegan!