P711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:97/10 JADEAR THE BILL RETURNS BYTERRYRUANE 1/14 A provisional date has been set for a second reading debate on a bill to outlaw discrimination against disbbled people. The Civil Rights (Disabled Persons) Bill, sponsored by Labour'u Harry Barnes, is similar to the bill blocked by the Govjrnmjnt earlier this year despite its having cross- party support. The Govjrnmjnt has announced its own proposed legislation, but critics say this does not go far far enough. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:27/05 JADHEAR NEW DEAFBLIND CENTRE BYTERRYRUANE 2/14 A new centre for djafblind people has been opened in Glasgow. The day centre in Ginning Park was described as "a model for future units" by Scottish Office Minister Lord Fraser of Carmylle. Run bz Sjnsj Scotland, the centre includes a gym, teaching rooms, an art department and sensory stimulation for djafblind people aged between 16 and 35. 55 Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:0</12 EADHEAR VOLUNTEER WANTED BYTERRYRUANE 3/14 The BDA is looking for a volunteer to spend up to 20 days checking out office locations in Central London. The task may suit an active retired person (deaf, hard-of-hearing or hearing). Some experience in interior design or building planning would be an advantage. Reasonable travel expenses and a lunch allowance will bj paid. Please contact: Tony Bannard-Smith, BDA, 25 Cockspur Street, London SW2Y 5BN X071-839 5566/9260: V/T*. 5upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:08/26 JADEAR RNID DIRECTORY BYTERRYRUANE 4/14 -hj updated 1994/5 RNID Information Directory is now available. It lists services available to professionals and organisations working with deaf, deafened and hard-of-hearing people. It consists of 22 sections, ranging from local, national and ovjrsjas organisations to arts, leisure, schools and units. The directory costs £29.85 and is avbilable from: Nav Nadra, RNID, 105 Gower Street, London WC1E 6AH. 5uppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp8pppz 5 NEXT READ HEAR UPDATE: 7 JANUARYP711 CJEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:13/05 JADHEAR HOLIDAYS BYTERRYRUANE 5/14 A Sign Language interpreter will bj available throughout the following holidays for deaf people. June 1995: Seven days by coach to Rome, Pompeii and the Isle of Ca8ri September: 15-night fly-cruise tour of The Treasures of the Caribbean. October: 14-day touring holiday bz plane and coach to Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. For details, send RAE to: Funnell Tours, 5 Cedar Close, Newton with Scales, Preston, Lancashire PR4 3TZ (0772-684267: qwerty/minicom/fax). Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:99/28 READHER ARTISTS WANTED BYTERRYRANE 6/14 Are you a deaf professional artist (eg, sculptor or painter) living and working in Hackney? You are invited to submit your work for consideration for exhibition at the Disability Arts Festival to bj held in Hackney in April. Full details from and submissions to: Christina, Shape London in Hackney, 90 De Beauvoir Road, London N1 4EN X071-249 2169: voicu and minicom). Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CJEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:94/54 JADHEAR CHRISTMAS LINE BYTERRYRUANE 7/14 For many people, Christmas can bj a time of loneliness and worry. Christmas Line is a telephone help and information service for people in the Greater London area which operates round the clock until 1800 on 27 December. Callers are invited to rhng in for a chat if they are feeling lonely or depressed. The numbers are 071-388 7588 (text) or 071-484 8484 Xvoice). MERRYCHRISTMASTOALLOURREADERSP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:24/41 EADHEAR NIPSPEAKERS REGISTER BYTJRRZRUANE 8/14 Hearing Concern's 1994-5 Register of Lipspeakjrs is now available. It lists all registered lipspeakurs in the UK as well as rates of pay and conditions of service. Copies (£5, including postage) are available from: Hearing Concern, 7-11 Armstrong Road, London W3 7JL. Make payment out to Hearing Concern Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CJEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:15/13 EADHEAR JANUARY BDN BYTERRYRUANE 9/14 The January edition of the BDN puts the spotlight on deafblindness. It contains articles bz deafblind people including Gaela Bjnn, who emphasisjs the need for a national advjrtisjng campaign to educate the public about the needs of deafblind people. Also in the magazine is an account of the two Deaf people who took part in the BBC Big Break programmj The BDN costs £8 for 12 issues from Sales Department, BDA, 38 Victoria Place, Carlisli CA1 1HU. A Subtitled Christmas — page 717 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CJJFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:05/20 READHEAR NORTHAMPTON COURSE BYTERRYRUANE 10/14 Deaf Awareness Week showed the need for increased Sign Language classrs in Northampton. Northampton College's Open Campus is to run a two-year BSL II course from 12 January, with classes held from 1615 to 1815. Details from Maria Martin, Centre Administrator, on 01604-702701. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious Would 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles Cmnt9InfoP711 CJEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:15/12 READEAR CHESS RESULTS BYTJRRZRUANE 11/14 Results from the English Deaf Chess Association Championships: PRJMIJR First: Richard Dunn (London) Second: Peter De Joodj (Holland) Third: David Guy (Wales) MAJOR First: John Fawcett (Liverpool) Second: Frank Wood (Liverpool) Third: Delroy Dell XBirmingham) MINOR First: Eric Irvine (Birmingham) Second: Roderick Owen (Birmingham) Third: Peter O'Connell (Leeds) 5 Next Read Hear update: 7 January Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CJEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:16/14 JADHEAR NIPSPEAKING COURSE BYTERRYRUANE 12/14 Barnfield College has a few places left on a CACDP Level I Lipspjakink Course. This begins on 10 January and runs for six weeks, with classes held on Tuesdays from 0930 to 1530. The tutor has to assess candidates for the course, so please apply as soon as possible. Contact Mrs Doreen Monk on qwerty textphonj number 0462-895273 (or via Tzpjtalk) or call the college on 0582-507531 ext 230. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 U3ju Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CJJFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:01/33 READHEAR BT CHANGES BYTERRYRUANE 93/14 With Tzpjtalk dui to change to half duplex, BT has announced that the following text services will also become half duplex from 3 January. Directory Inquiries (0800-838363) Inquiries (Sales and Billing) (0800-243123) Phone Book Entries (0800-252303) If any of these services are called using full duplex after 3 January, the caller will not see what thry are typing. Users of BT text payphones will not need to press the 'Relay' button when calling Tzptalk. Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfoP711 CEEFAX 711 Fri 6 Jan 21:96/18 READHEAR TIC OPEN DAYS BYTERRYRUANE 14/14 The NDCS's Technology Information Centre in Birmingham holds its 1995 $5 Open Days on 16 and 17 June. Bookings are now being taken from organisations and professionals who wish to exhibit. The TIC has arranged concessionary hotel rates in Birmingham. Full details from and bookings to: Barbara Homer, Administrator, NDCS Technology Information Centre, 4 Church Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3TD. Community Pages 720 Environmknt 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Events Letters Subtitles CmntyInfo