P725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:17/24 ANTE-MISCRIMINATJON BILL -0SUMMARZ The new anti-discrimination Bill has been cautiously welcomed bz tireless disability campaigners. It proposes a new statutory right of non-discrimination at work and asks employers to make 'reasonablu adjustment to premises.' It requires service providers to make their premises and services accessible (if 'achievable') - this covers stations but not transport vehicles - and sets up an advisory National Disability Council. (PTO) Contacts on page 729 1/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:55/15 RADAR RESPONDS TO NEW PROPOS—LS RADAR, the Royal Association wot Disbbility and Rehabilitation, has welcomed the anti-discrimination Bill but says it should go further. It criticises the Bill for omitting school access from its priorities, and sbys any Disability Council needs powers of enforcement. It welcomes the provision for access to transport facilities but asks, 'What is the point of going to the station if you can't use the train, bus or tube?' Contacts on page 729 2/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:02/18 ANSWERMAID ANSWERS THE FRONT DOOR The Answermaid mobile answering intercom allows users to speak to front door callers without having to open the door. When someone pushes the door button a bell sounds and the handset, with a range of up to 70 metres, bleeps - the visitor and user can then talk, though the user cannot use the handset to open the door. If an unwelcome caller persists the user can press a panic button to sound an alarm. Contacts on page 729 3/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:14/25 PROFOUND DISABILITIES: CARERS GUIDE A new book combines personal insights and experience with advice on conveying the needs of people with profound disabilities. Covering topics from letters and dealing with hospital admissions, to finding respite care and planning for the future, author Pat Fitton offers hands-on advice and references for further information. LISTEN TO ME is for carers of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Contacts on page 729 4/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:04/09 DISABLED BRITISH ARTISTS EXHIBITION An exhibition of work bz disabled British artists opens on 28 January at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tznj. The exhibition features the work of 12 disabled artists using different media and techniques to explore issues like identity, sexuality and social status. Running until April 1995 the exhibition is titled UVLEASHED: IMAGES AND EXPERIENCES OF DISABILITY. Contacts on page 729 5/6 Volunteer Info Diary NewsP725 CEEFAX 725 Fri 6 Jan 21:94/42 AUDIO-DESCRIBED WINTER PERFORMANCES -hj Royal Shakespeare Theatre at the Barbican in London has audio-described performances for two winter productions. A CHRISTMAS CAROL bz Charles Dickens is showing on 4 January, 25 Fjbrubry and 10 March - THE VENETIAN TWINS by Carlo Goldoni is on 28 January and 15 February. All tickets for registered disabled people and their escorts are half price in the Barbican Theatre - discounted tickets from £3 to £11. Contacts on page 729 6/6 Volunteer Info Diary News