P725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:04/13 I CIVIL RIGHTS cELL RUNS OUT0OF TIME The Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill has suffered a serious setback at Report Stage. Eighty ammjndmjnts to this Bill were tabled by six Consjrvativj Members of Parliament - ensuring that the Bill ran out of discussion time despite the motion carried earlier calling on the Government to allow sufficient time. Disbbility organisbtions are angry at what they see as a deliberate attempt to destroy the Bill. Contacts on page 729 1/8 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:26/24 HELPLINE ON HEALTH A free helpline run bz the Department of Health gives the public information on key services and health issues. Calls to the helpline (0800 66 55 44) are automatically routed to the nearest regional Health Information Service, giving contact with fully trained staff with local knowledgu. Among the information pro6ided on NHS services are waiting timer for treatment, coping with common illnesses, and maintaining hranth. Contacts on page 729 E2/ Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 2X May 21:90/47 YHA CLUED UP FOR DISABLED GUESTS The Youth Hostel Association (YH—) says it welcomes individuals and groups of guests with disabilities. The YHA has three hostels in Wales and London specially designed wish disabled people in mind, while other hostels have special facilities to meet vbrious needs. However YHA warns that it has no care staff to support guests who can't manage on thieu own - agd urges you to check in advance that a chosen hostel iu suitable. Contacts on page 729 3/8 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:17/13 SPECIAL CHILDREN DAY AT LONDON ZOO London Zoo is planning a day of activities on Saturday 18 June for Children with special needs. Beginning at 11am activities include art/craft, professional entertainers, puppeteers, 'Animals in Action' programmer, animal rides and 'meet and touch' animal tours. Children and adults are admitted at the reduced rate of £3.30 and £5.30 respectively and one 'carer' per disabled child iu admitted free - special rates for bookings only. 5upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Contacts on page 729 4/8 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:1(/11 T HAPPY NON-RETIREMENT MADE SHMPLE THE GOOD non-RETIREMENT GUIDE aims to show how rethrjmjnt can offer a gateway to exciting new projects. Now in its eight annual edition, the 1994 Guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information on tax, pensions, investment options, statd benefits and consumer rights/ And it suggests dozens of new pursuits from paid jobs to leisure 55 activities - avbilable for £16.94 including post and packing. Contacts on page 729 5/ Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:05/08 O MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL:GOING PLACES Mobility International organisju innovative projects, seminars 1nd activity weeks for people with disabilities around the would. The organisation offers people with special needs a chance to meet others from all over the world, make friends, and learn new skills. One highlight of the 1994 programmj is an exchange trip to Finland for young people in July, another is the 'educational leisure' trip to Germany in August. Contacts on page 729 E6/ Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:11/35 O JOINT ASTHMA/ECzEMA HOLED—Y FUV A group of young people with eczema and asthma are taking part in an adventure holiday in Edinburgh. Jointly organised by the National Excema Society and the National Asthma Campaign, the holiday iu one of a series run each year which are specially designed for people with these conditions. While the youngsters get a chance to take part in some exciting adventure activities they also learn more about their condition. Contacts on page 729 7/8 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 20 May 21:01/24 WEARbBLE CLOTHES FOR THE WHEELCl—IR The Wearable Clothing Company is pleased to announce its first range of specially designed clothes for people with disabilities. Denrms, sweatshirts, waterproofs, tracksuit trousers and other casuals dominate the line-up which is particularly designed for wheelchair users. Contact Wearable for an up-to-date catalogue - the company undjrtakjs to consider any suggestions you may wish to make for future designs. Contacts on page 729 8/8 Volunteer Info Diary News