Obtaining a Disabled or Elderly Placard/Plate

To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or • more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less.

The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or • have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk.

To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking

Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form. • Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free. • Mail the original application to the address on the form.

Over 65 Driving

DISABLED PARKING PERMITS – TO OBTAIN A PARKING PERMIT:

Bastrop 512–581–7100 Blanco 830–868–7178 Burnet 512–756–5420 Caldwell 512–398–1952 Hays 512–393–5545 Lampasas 512–556–8271 Travis 512–854–9473 Williamson 512–943–1100 co.bastrop.tx.us co.blanco.tx.us burnetcountytexas.org co.caldwell.tx.us hayscountytax.com co.lampasas.tx.us traviscountytax.org wilco.org

DRIVERS LICENSING

Texas Department of Public Safety dps.texas.gov Drivers Age 79 or Older txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/elderlydrivers.htm Renewal applicants 85+ pay a discounted fee of $9 for a two–year driver’s license. Texas driver’s license renewals are free for qualifying disabled veterans.

Vision Tests

Vision test required for age 79+; 20/40 better eye or 20/70 better eye with restrictions. Bioptic telescopes are permitted to meet acuity standard, and driver must pass a road test.

Renewals

Every 6 years from 79–84; Every 2 years for 85+; mail or electronic renewal not available to people 79+

DRIVING CLASSES & TRAINING

AAA Senior Driving seniordriving.aaa.com AARP Driver Safety – Online Driving Course aarpdriversafety.org AARP Driver Safety Offerings aarp.org/drive Adaptive Driving Program 512–544–5116 | stdavidsrehab.com

DRIVING INFORMATION & RESOURCES

National Aging and Disability Transportation Center nadtc.org

Tools to help make informed decisions about elderly drivers

Driving Decisions Workbook um-saferdriving.org The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence – Safety Guides safedrivingforalifetime.com

DRIVING SAFETY

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety AAA South Austin AAA North Austin aaafoundation.org 512–383–4357 512–335–5222

OBTAINING A PLACARD/PLATE FOR THE DISABLED OR ELDERLY

To qualify as a visual disability, a person must have visual acuity of: • 20/200 or less in the better eye with correcting lenses, or • more than 20/200, but a limited field of vision in which the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less. The placards and plates are also available for individuals with physical limitations, including those who: • cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest • cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, a brace, cane, crutch, another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device • are severely restricted by lung disease • use portable oxygen • have a severe cardiac condition • are severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition, or • have a foot disorder or other condition that severely limits the ability to walk. To obtain a disabled placard or plate: • Complete and sign an Application for Persons With Disabilities Parking Placard and/or License Plate at txdmv.gov • Have a licensed physician, podiatrist, optometrist, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse complete the Disability Statement portion of the form. • Include a fee of $5 for a parking placard for a temporary condition; permanent plates and placards are free. • Mail the original application to the address on the form.

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AARP Auto Insurance................................. 877–552–0311 ....................... 150

AGE of Central Texas................................ See Ad for Numbers .................... 35

Alexis Pointe Senior Living .......................... 512–598–5140......................... 99 Alzheimer’s Texas ..................................... 512–241–0420....................... 105

American Standard Walk-In Tubs................. 866–727–6607......................... 70

Arbor Terrace Lakeway............................. 512–271–9174............ 92, 95, IBC Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area... 512–916–6062......................... 25 Arthritis Foundation ................................... liveyes.arthritis.org....................... 41 Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care.............. 512–549–2249................. 17, 118 BCI Bath & Shower................................... 281–870–4335......................... 71

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas............. 866–427–7497......................... 42

Buda Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care.. 512–865–5262......................... 103 Capital Area Parkinson’s Society ................. 512–371–3373......................... 31 Chandler, TX ........................................... 903–849–6853......................... 64 City of El Campo ..................................... See Ad for Websites .................... 80 City of Lampasas...................................... lampasas.org.............................. 81 Conservatory at North Austin..................... 512–643–3940..................... 3, 79 Double Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care... 512–956–9335......................... 96 Drive a Senior Central Texas....................... 512–445–5552....................... 155

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Funeral Consumers Alliance of Central Texas... 512–480–0555....................... 126

Halcyon Home ........................................ 512–815–9009................. 15, 118 Harris Insurance Services ........................... 713–254–6004....................... 143

Hearing Help Express ............................... 866–285–9702......................... 51 HempWorx CBD...................................... See Ad for Website ........... 128, 133 Heritage for the Blind ................................ 866–685–6676......................... 53 Hospice Austin ........................................ 512–342–4700....... 32B, 117, 124

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LeafFilter ................................................. 888–302–2324......................... 73

Ledgestone Senior Living............................ 512–360–9125......................... 97 Legacy Oaks of South Austin...................... 512–387–9361 ............... 2, 88, 93 Life Alert ................................................. 855–614–5880......................... 12

MDHearingAid ........................................ 877–630–0336......................... 49 Meals on Wheels Central Texas.................. 512–476–6325......................... 19

Meals on Wheels Williamson & Burnet Co. .. 512–763–1400......................... 37

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Paralyzed Veterans of America.................... pva.org ..................................... 39 Parsons House Austin ................................ 512–454–0524......................... 89

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