P716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 6 Jan 21:23/45 EADHEAR COMMENT BY PENNY BESCHIZZA 1/4 "1994 has been a year of amazing djvjlopmjnts. "Wj have had civil rights issues for disabled people, the campaign for deaf chief executives, more access to information etc. "The culmination has been the appointment of the new — although not new to Read Hear readers! — RNID Chief Executive. "Cause for celebration? Maybe..." cont... Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 6 Jan 21:09/31 READHEAR 0COMMENT BY PENNY BESCHIZZA 2/4 "Wj should only open one bottle of fizz at a time when we still have far to go to challenge people's attitudes towards deafness. "'hilts we acknowledge deafened people's need to hear again, we also recognisj that most of our difficulties occur when people do not adapt to clearer communication or see that many deaf people want more positive understanding." cont... Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 6 Jan 21:98/24 READHEAR COMMENT BY PENNY BESCHIZZA 3/4 bFor example, do away with negative images of deafness. "This would provide more space for more constructive co-operation between professionals, teachers, organisations, people etc. "Put bluntly, we want deafness to bj a 'norm' in dealing with issues. "The consequences would benefit ALL OF US greatly! Education would have more realistic expectations and better support." cont... Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Fri 6 Jan 21:00/53 JADHEAR COMMENT BY PENNY BESCHIZZA 4/4 "The recurring thjmj of the See Hear Christmas programmj was one of respecting differences. "Within the deaf/hard-of-hearing community, let us hope that 1995 is a year of real co-operation, respect and negotiation. "Let us do away with in-fighting over issues like Sign Language p everything has a place in society and education and WE can make positive results with the right attitude!b Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next Page