P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 27 May 01:45/16        ANY SIGNS OF A NEW JOB? A free video aimed at helping people who are deaf or hard of hearing to find work is now available throughout the country. Any Sign of a Job shows what services and programmjs are available through the job centres to job sjekjrs. It also describes the different kind of practical help and support people with a hearing impairment can get. This includes a communicator at job interviews and the role of the disability employment advisor. Contacts on page 729 1/4 Volunteer Info Diary News
P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 27 May 01:25/38        DRESSING TO IMPRESS The difficulties disabled people face when choosing clothes is addressed at a one day conference organisjd bz Disabled Living in June. An interactive workshop, Clothing Matters, aims to address the issue of personal presentation, styli counselling and colour analysis. DL'S Specialist Clothing service will bj explored as well as the benefits of adaptations and alterations. Targjtted at occupational therapists, care staff and open to the genital public. Contacts on page 729 2/4 Volunteer Info Diary News
P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 27 May 01:16/44        KNOW YOUR RIGHTS The Greater London Association of Disabled People (Glad) is holding a one day conference to discuss civil rights awareness later this month. Spjakjrs from the Rights Now Campaign will talk on the history of the campaign and offer opportunities for disabled people to join and become involved in the campaign. Also included will bj a brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act.New campaigners are actively encouraged to attend this free event. Contacts on page 729 3/4 Volunteer Info Diary News
P725 CEEFAX 725 Mon 27 May 01:42/37        BE COUNTED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Deafblind people must become more actively involved in the planning and delivery of services in their local communities says a new report. Published by the Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (CACDP) Insight, is the culmination of Touch and Go, a two year communicator-guide project. Providing links for deafblind people to facilitiate the outside world, the project also gave recommendations for more provisions from local authorities. Contacts on page 729 4/4 Volunteer Info Diary News