The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) recognizes that assisting individuals with autism in busy parking lots can be difficult and potentially unsafe. To help make trips with those individuals living with autism a little easier, the BMV is pleased to announce that parents and caregivers of children or adults with specific, diagnosed levels of autism spectrum disorder are now eligible to receive a disability parking placard.
“Having access to disability parking will help these caregivers,” said Governor Mike Braun. “Something as simple as parking closer to a building entrance can reduce risk and make outings safer and more manageable.”
Parents or caregivers may apply for a disability placard on behalf of an individual diagnosed with:
- Level 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder (“requiring substantial support”), or
- Level 3 Autism Spectrum Disorder (“requiring very substantial support”).
Eligible caregivers can apply by completing an Application for Disability License Plate or Parking Placard. Information in Section 1 will need to reflect the person living with autism. Section 2 should include information from the caregiver. Section 4 of the form will need to be completed by a certified health care provider. Applicable health care professionals include:
- A physician with a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
- An advanced practice registered nurse with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-23.
- A physician assistant with a valid and unrestricted license under Indiana Code 25-27.5.
The application may be submitted to any BMV branch or mailed to the address listed on the application.
If caregivers wish to apply by mail, the BMV recommends downloading the Disability License Plate and Placard Application Mail-In Checklist. It includes step-by-step mailing instructions and a list of everything you need to include with your application.
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