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issues transport cuts anger disability groups National and state disability groups have come together to campaign against proposed cuts to the Mobility Allowance for people with disability who will not have access to the NDIS, including people over the age of 65. “The Mobility Allowance goes many people with disability without some way to address the additional access to the transport they need expenses for people with disability to go to work, get an education and who can’t access public transport. be a part of their communities.” This small amount recognises that people with disability. for many people with disability, The Social Services Legislation current transport is often not “Over 25 different groups, from Amendment (Transition Mobility accessible, forcing them to rely on across Australia, are united in Allowance to the National Disability taxis,” said Ms French. opposing these cuts to vital Insurance Scheme) Bill 2016 will transport funding for people with restrict access to transport funding “Until the Government can provide disability,” said Ms Samantha to only those eligible for the NDIS. a public transport system that is French, Advocacy Projects Manager, There are approximately two accessible for all people, transport People with Disability Australia. million people with disability of support for people with disability working age, but only 460,000 will who are forced to use other means “The changes, put forward by the be transitioning to the NDIS. This is essential. The joint statement is Federal Government, will leave means that this Bill will impact many available on the PWDA website. linkonline.com.au issues 15