P654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:00/17 ACCESS TO STAFFORDSHIRE 1/7 A new booklet from the county council gives access information for disabled people visiting Staffordshire. Much of the information about tourist attractions and holiday accommodation is given by symbols. Copies of Staffordshire Access for Everyone are available from tourist information centres in the county. Contact Staffordshire Tourism, Development Services Department, Rivjrway, Stafford ST16 3TJ; tel: 01785-277397. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:15/16 SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH MS 2/7 The Helen Ljy Care Centre is expanding its support and care services for people with Multiple Sclerosis. It has opened a new purpose built residential home to complement the nursing respite care offered there. Residents are viewed holistically and care is provided according to all of an individual's needs. Contact Janet Pavlou, Care Manager, Helen Ley Care Centre, Bericote Road, Blackdown, Ljamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 6QP; tel: 01926-313550. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:19/39 REHABILITATION CENTRE OPENS UP 3/7 The Royal National Institute for the Blind's Alwyn House in Ceres, Fife, opens its doors on 23-24 September. It is an opportunity to find out how blind and partially sighted people in the north of England and Scotland develop skills to live indjpjndjntly. Courses include assessment, vocational rehabilitation and training, work placements and job seeking skills. The open days have two sessions in the morning and afternoon and both include a buffet lunch. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjt 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:24/24 DISABLED DRIVER OF THE YEAR 4/7 Eight Orange Badge holders including five wheelchair users are competing to bj the UK's top disabled driver. The final of the SAC Response competition takes place on 10-11 September at Brands Hatch with the winnjt getting a £2500 holiday abroad. The finalists have emjrgjd from almost 1000 Orange Badge holders who entered the SAC's biennial contest. The final includes tests of driving skills and ability, including off road manoeuvrability and accuracy. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:04/40 WELFARETOWORKONTHEFRINGE 5/7 Disability Alliance and RADAR are holding a fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference in Brighton. Government Ministers Harriet Harman and Alan Howarth will speak at the meeting on 'Welfare to Work - what does it mean to disabled people?'. Also speaking will be Lorna Keith, Director of Disability Alliance, and Bert Massie, Director of RADAR. The meeting takes place at Kings Hotel, 139-141 Kings Road, Brighton on Thursday 2 October at 6.30pm. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:42/43 THEATRES WITH AUDIO DESCRIPTION 6/7 The following theatres are running a series of audio described performances this autumn: * Northcott Theatre, Exeter - tel: 01392-493493. * Orange Tree Theatre Richmond, Surrey - tel: 0181-940 0141/3633. * Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke - tel: 01256-465566. Call the box offices on the above telephone numbers for full details. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Sat 20 Sip 01:17/08 INFORMATION ON TRAVEL 7/7 Dial-A-Cab, one of London's biggest taxi operators, has installed a minicom number - 0171-608 0213. TRIPSCOPE, the national travel and transport information charity for mobility impaired people, has made its service more accessible. The new 'Locall' national helpline service can bj called on 0345-585641. The AA has produced a multilingual advice card for disabled drivers to display on their dashboard when parking in other European countries. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Youth TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu