Fair 4 All Card - Removing barriers for disabled people

What is it?

What is the Fair4All Card? The Fair4All Card is a secure photo card only for disabled people. It has your name and photo, amongst other things, to prove that it is being used by the right person. BuDS issues the Fair4All Card only to disabled people, who are legally entitled to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010.

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How it works

Apply for the Card

The first step in obtaining a Fair4All Card is to complete the application process. This involves providing evidence of your disability and the reasonable adjustments you are entitled to. Our team will guide you through this process, ensuring you understand what documents are needed and how to submit them.

Receive the Card

Once your application is approved, you will receive your personalised Fair4All Card. The card features your photo and a list of the specific adjustments and exemptions you are entitled to. This ensures that the card can be easily recognised and used by those who need to see it.

Use the Card

With your Fair4All Card, you can confidently communicate your needs to businesses, organisations, and services. The card helps to quickly and effectively convey the reasonable adjustments, exemptions and accommodations that you are entitled to, making your interactions smoother and more inclusive

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What is a Fair4All Card Partner?

A Fair4All Card Partner is a business, organisation or service which recognises the Fair4All Card and agrees to support Fair4All Card holders. There is no charge or fee to become a Fair4All Card Partner.

Typically, a Fair4All Card Partner will do the following: Train their staff to recognise the Card and understand what to do when it is presented to them. Free online training will be provided.
Display window stickers and other point of sale material so that disabled people know you are a partner. We will provide you with this material free of charge.
Work with us to improve and develop access and inclusivity for disabled customers if needed. Our staff and volunteers will do this constructively and discreetly, free of charge.

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What others say

"I have used this in a few locations, one being in Spain when I was away. It was useful having my picture and noting that I am exempt from wearing a mask. After seeing my card no further questions were asked. I cannot thank you enough for issuing one too me.”

“It is really good to know we can use this card anywhere, because we are about to go away, which can be tricky, so it is reassuring to know we can use it to help people understand.”

“Midcounties Cooperate are very proud to be able to support Fair4all scheme, which we hope will improve the lives of our disabled customers by giving them confidence that their disability will not be a factor in stopping them from having a pleasant shopping experience in our stores."

"We were keen to get involved with BUDS to find out how we could review our business in terms of accessibility. The training delivered by BUDS also highlighted areas where we are already offering an inclusive holiday experience for those with different accessibility needs. "

Fair4All Card - Removing barriers for disabled people