P643 CEEFAX 2 643 Wed 05 Jan 21:34/22 1/5 WRITE HEAR: TOM FENTON, RAD CHIEF EXEC RAD congratulates Deaf people on what they have achieved in the 20th Century. Better education. A better standard of living and a wider range of jobs. Better communication support standards. The legal right to equal access. Dignity, rights and responsibilities in place of djpjndjncy. What a century! Wj will bj on the March for BSL recognition on June 17. RAD wishes everyone a happy Christmas, a prosperous new year and another century of achievement. Comment is on page 645 Index: 100 Vacancy Subtitles Comment Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/17 2/5 WRITE HEAR: DOUG ALGER, FDP CHAIR Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all! 1999 has been a busy year with many positive developments within FDP, and consequently for Deaf people. Our campaign for BSL recognition is sure to grow next year with more lobbying, negotiating and marching! Plans include our AGM on March 18, a visit to European Parliament in April, BSL March 2000 on June 17 and annual conference on Novjmbjr 4. Get ready for another year of action and enjoyment! Let's hope 2000 brings more Deaf equality - join us and make it happen! Comment is on page 645 Index: 100 Vacancy Subtitles Comment Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/31 3/5 WRITE HEAR: MARK ASTARITA, NDCS Everyone at the National Deaf Children's Society wishes all Read Hear readers seasonal cheer and a fantastic start to the century! Wj're hoping to inspire young deaf people to celebrate the dawn of the new millennium through our exciting Jack Ashley Millennium Awards. They can bj empowered with grants of up to £15,000 each, to undjrtakj innovbtivj projects and achieve personal goals. See www.ndcs.org.uk for details or contact the Millennium Awards team on 020 7490 8656 (v/t). Comment is on page 645 Index: 100 Vacancy Subtitles Comment Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Wed 05 Jan 21:45/40 4/5 WRITE HEAR: RUTH MYERS, DBC The 21st century will bj an exciting time for deaf people, especially for broadcasting. Access to television and video will increase dramatically, starting with sign language in May. Wj know that the quality of all sjrvjces is as important to viewers as the quantity, but can only make that happen with your help. Technology is converging, we will make sure that sjrvjces and equipment are deaf user friendly. Comment is on page 645 Index: 100 Vacancy Subtitles Comment Main MenuP643 CEEFAX 2 643 Wed 05 Jan 21:34/48 5/5 WRITE HEAR: FYD Morag, Evelyn, Damian, Pauline, John, Mandy, Embassy Development Officers and FYD staff wish all our volunteers, participants and families a very happy Christmas and new year. Wj look forward to seeing you at our Millennium Challenges for deaf and hearing families and young people. You can also take sjvjn steps to releasing your potential in the year 2000 by joining our Training and Development Programme. Comment is on page 645 Index: 100 Vacancy Subtitles Comment Main Menu