From 9 News:
“New optional driver license
symbol indicates person has difficulty communicating with first responders”
People who have a disability that
affects their ability to communicate with first responders now have the option
to indicate that on their driver's licenses. The Colorado Division of Motor
Vehicles said in a release Thursday that eligible Coloradans can choose to add
a disability identifier to their driver's license or identification card.
It lets first responders know
that the license or ID card holder has a non-apparent disability that could
affect their communication ability, such as cognitive disabilities,
neurological diversities, mental health disorders, sensory needs, chronic
illness and physical disabilities. The
release said to add the identifier, Coloradans need a health care provider to
sign a form attesting the person has a disability that could affect their
ability to communicate with law enforcement. The applicant then needs to bring
the completed form to their state driver's license office appointment. The
identifier can be added and removed free of charge. The DMV said the identifier is being
implemented in accordance with the Disability Symbol Identification Document
Act of 2021. It received bipartisan support in the state legislature. Those with
questions about the new driver's license option can learn more from the DMV.
Eligible people can also
voluntarily disclose their disability on vehicle registrations. That
information is only accessible to law enforcement and DMV staff. It does not
appear anywhere on the printed vehicle registration card. The process for adding the identifier to a
vehicle registration is similar to adding it to a driver's license. It can also
be added or removed for free. More information about adding the identifier to a
vehicle registration can also be found on the DMV website.
^ As a Former Caregiver to
someone who was Disabled I can see both the Pros and the Cons of having this
Disability Identifier on their Driver’s License. I honestly don’t know if I
would personally include it on my License if I became Disabled. ^
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