P725 CJEFAX 725 Fri 15 Apr 21:02/12 T W HOUSING UPDATE FROM NEWSLJTTJR "u Ihj National Housing and Disabilit Group has produced a second issue of THE HOUSING NEWSLETTERW h newslette includes information on all new initiati6es bjhnk takmn bz group mjmbjrs to improve hou3in opportunities for disabled people, as well as a feature on building "5 regulations for housing. "5 The National Housing and Disability Group campaigns to make housing more acces ibli - its newsletter is available from RADAR, 8riced £1. Contacts on page 729 1/7 Voluntee Info Diary New2P725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 15 apr 21:14/29 O WHEELCHAIR CLAIMS COMFORT AND POISE A new wheelchair system has appeared, designed for good posture and greater comfort. The Jay Care Seating System from Gerald Simonds Healthcare is particularly de3ignjd to alleviate many of the discomforts associated with old age, and for people with vulnerable skin. It has a special cushion and back to discourage back deformities and provide a more acti6e 3ittink position m it's also adjustable. Contacts on page 729 2/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEJFAX 725 Fri 15 Apr 21:12/04 ADAPTED SELF-CATERING IN WALES A newly converted sjasidj holiday house in Tjnby has been adapted for families with a disabled child. Sleeping up to seven people, the house has a lounge, kitchen and three bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom including adjustable bath, basin, shower chair and hoist m it also has a second bathroom. The house is owned by the Harriet Davis Seaside Holiday Trust for Disabled Children - a helper iu on hand to give general assistance. Contacts on page 729 3/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 15 apr 21:12/30 I MAKE THE MOST OF MANCHESTER IN 1994 $5 $5 Local residents can make the most of Manchester's year as City of U Drama by getting hold of a brochure giving events and access detail1. The current brochure gives events from April to June and includes symbols to indicate ramp and le6el access to wheelchairs, adapted toilets, lifts and telephoner. The s:mbols also show whjrj help i1 available at the venue, whjrj guide dogs are admitted, and whjrj induction loops are operating. Contacts on page 729 4/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 15 apr 21:13/41 TELEPHONE SPECIBL SERVICES GUIDE $u British Telecom customers who need to know more about special services can now get the guide SERVIGG YWUR NEEDS in cassette form. The cassette explains new 3euviceu, says how calls are charged, gi6js payment options and details of the customer guarantee scheme, and most important, outlines services for people with special needs. A printed copy of the guide is going out to cu2tomers when the= get their new phone book. %upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Contacts on page 729 5/7 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 15 Apr 21:16/37 CONCERN AT REVIEW OF HOMELESS LAW New legislation could threaten zhu position of di3abled people waithnk for suitable housing. Since accessible propjritieu are not readily available in the privbte sector and councils are often able to help those declared statutorily homeless, man; disabled people use the Homeless Persons T Legislation as a route to housing. Proposed tightening of the la3 could disqualify them from help - see p729 to see what you can do. Contacts on 8agj 729 0 6/7 Volunteer Info 0 Diary NewsP725 CJJFAX 725 Fri 15 Apr 21:14/13 DO YOU KNOW A FRJNK AWcRD WOMAN? Nominations are invited for the 1994 Frink Award for Achie6ement, sponsored by Smithklinj Bjecham. The £1000 award, made at the Savoy Hotel in October, honours either a visually impaired woman who has achieved outstanding success, or someone who has made a breakthrough to assist somjonj without sight. Anzonj can make a nomination - organisers want entries from all over the country - see contact 8agj for details, closing date 10 June. Contacts on page 729 7/7 Volunteer Info Diary News