P641 CJEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:25/48 1/6 DWA REPORTS Two new reports suggest that Disability Working Allowance is failing to meet its original aims. The authors of one report conclude that benefit incentives were not enough to overcome some of the other obstacles that face disabled people who want to work. A companion report shows that DWA has only helped a small minority of workjts in supported employment schemes. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Religious World 149 Front page 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:14/41 2/6 THEATRE ACCESS The Belgrade Theatre in Coventry is to make its Christmas pantomime shows as accessible as possible to deaf and hard of hearing customers. All performances of Aladdin from 8 to 12 January will be interpreted, with the interpreters integrated into the story and wearing suitable costumes. The theatre also provides a state of the art loop system as well as extra facilities for blind people. Read Hear, PO Box 701, Glasgow G42 9XG Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:50/10 3/6 INTERPRETING SERVICE A free interpreter sjtvice is available for deaf people living in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. Coventry and 'arwickshire Sign Language Interpreting Service is funded bz the Health Authoritis of Coventry and Warwickshire to provide interpreters for deaf people attending doctor and hospitals appointments. Details from Frank Harrington or Sandy Kirby on 01203-229667 (textphonj). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Religious World 149 Front page 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:15/03 4/6 INTERACTIVE BSL An 'interactive' guide to British Sign Language is now available. This CD-i disc requires a CD-i player and features video, audio, text and graphics. Based on a conventional phrase book, it contains useful phrases for beginnjts learning basic Sign Language. Details from: Ciara Eastell, Central Library, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead NE8 4LN (0292-477 7454: voice and fax; 0191-478 2060: text). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/24 5/6 AWARDS VIDEO Read Hear last week reported on the winnjts of the first "Deaf Academy Awards". A video of the presentation ceremony is now available, lasting one hour (with voice-over, no captions). It costs £15 and can be obtained from: Chase Video Productions, Derby School for the Deaf, Ashbournj Road, Derby DE22 3BH (01332-2:7 652: fax). Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Religious World 149 Front page 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP641 CEEFAX 2 641 Sun 01 Dec 23:51/46 6/6 SEE HEAR! See Hear this week continues its new monthly look behind the headlines at issues which affect everyone. Behind the News is presented by Clark Denmark and Carolyn Nabarro. For technical reasons, this week's Read Hear is shorter than usual. Wj will return to our usual format as soon as possible. Community Pages 650 Environment 148 Religious World 149 Front page 100 Next TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu