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Create a national pass for people with diagnosed hidden disabilities

Submitted by Caroline Ayers on Saturday 8th January 2022

Published on Tuesday 25th January 2022

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 25th July 2022

Signatures: 84

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Cards ~ Ensure ~ Hidden ~ Injured ~ Officers ~ Police ~ police officer ~ risk ~ Scheme

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Create a national pass for people with diagnosed hidden disabilities

Petition Details

The Government should create a national scheme that provides a free card to people with a diagnosed hidden disability (such as autism or cognitive impairment), so this can be presented to help people understand that they have a hidden disability.

Additional Information

Currently neuro-divergent people are often perceived to be under the influence, or assumed to be acting suspiciously. People who are neuro-divergent may also misunderstand directions from police officers or other people in authority, and can be at a greater risk of being injured or taken into custody.

Currently lanyards and cards are available, but not through a Government scheme. We believe an official Government scheme could help ensure better treatment for people with hidden disabilities.


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