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Delaware DMV introduces medical indicator on driver’s licenses and ID cards

Posted on August 9, 2018

Originally published August 9, 2018 by Courier Express
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medical indicator on Del. licenses will consist of a symbol on the front, and on the back is a medical condition voluntarily shared.

Delawareans with disabilities, such as autism, seizure disorders and hearing or visual impairments, now have the option to include medical indicators on their driver’s licenses or state ID cards. The medical indicators could serve a vital role in interactions with law enforcement or first responders and individuals with disabilities by increasing accessibility to medical information.

Read the full story from Courier Express here.

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