How was your experience using a secure proof of disability card for discounts?

QuietOrbit
QuietOrbit Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
edited April 7 in Talk about your impairment

Been thinking about getting one of those secure proof of disability cards for discounts, but I keep hearing mixed stuff. Some folks say it makes things smoother, others say staff give them weird looks or act confused. I’m kinda tired of carrying piles of paperwork everywhere, and I’d love something simple that doesn’t make me feel like I’m jumping through hoops just to get a small break. If you’ve actually used one, how did it go? Did places accept it without hassle? Any awkward moments I should be ready for? I’m hoping it’ll make life easier, not more stressful.

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  • KG100
    KG100 Community Member Posts: 306 Empowering

    I use a DID photo card, have done for over 4 years now and it's been accepted everywhere where I've shown it.

    I've used it for cheaper entry at museums and zoos and other places.

  • harrowfield
    harrowfield Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    I’ve had mixed results with mine. Some places accepted it without question and gave the discount, but others didn’t recognise it at all, so I still carry other proof just in case.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,470 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    I have CEA card which allows me to bring a carer to the cinema, I've presented it in person when buying tickets about twice if I have forgot to book online and have had no problems with this so far @QuietOrbit 😊

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,328 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1115400#Comment_1115400

    Yeah I've had one of those for years Mary, £5 a year and it saves an absolute fortune! Although back when I used to go to Cineworld they were often a bit funny about accepting it.

  • fentonrow
    fentonrow Community Member Posts: 1 Listener

    I ended up getting disability documentation for ID because it saved me having to explain things over and over, and it’s been handy for places that offer concessions. The online process was quick and the card turned up fast. For me, it’s just made days out and general admin a bit smoother, especially since it’s valid for a couple of years and easy for staff to recognise.

  • Rolaliton228
    Rolaliton228 Community Member Posts: 12 Listener

    Go for it! It definitely makes life easier and feels much more 'official' than carrying letters. In my experience, it cuts down on the 'jumping through hoops' feeling significantly

    Most places are very used to seeing them these days, so awkward moments are pretty rare

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,328 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1115400#Comment_1115400

    I've had the CEA card for years Mary, it saves me a fortune and only costs a fiver a year, my latest card expired just after Christmas though and I've not been able to renew it.

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,470 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    That's a shame @SheffieldMan1976, why haven't you been able to renew it?

  • SheffieldMan1976
    SheffieldMan1976 Posts: 1,328 Connected
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1119107#Comment_1119107

    Because my finance company are being annoying about me doing any online payments.

    That's how I got into bad debt last year, buying stuff on Amazon/eBay etc.

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