P654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 21:14/37 DISABLED ARTISTS GO DIGITAL 1/6 Digitising Disability is a new publication produced bz AN Press and funded by the Arts Council of England. The publication focuses on a Digital Arts and Disabled People Bursary Scheme which was set up in October 1996. The scheme, now finished, encouraged disabled artists to develop the practice of digital arts and influence the development of the technology. For a copy of Digitising Disability contact the ACE tel 0171-973 6564 or send a fax to 0171-973 6590. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 21:45/51 BBC DRAMA SPOTLIGHTS SIGHT-LOSS 2/6 The emotional and psychological effects of sight loss form the backdrop for a new BBC detective drama. Second Sight (Sunday, BBC1, 9pm) is written by Paula Milne, whose own father was blind. Clive Owen plays Ross Tanner, a detective who is privately trying to cope with his disintegrating vision. In researching his part, Owen talked to the RNIB's Michael Parsons who has the same AZOOR (Acute Zonal Occult Outer Rjtinopathy* condition as Tanner. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 22:21/01 WORKSHOPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE 3/6 Collective Ability offers advice on nutrition and preventative health — helping you to help yourself to a healthy lifestyle. The organisation is holding workshops on the implications of sodium lauryl sulphate in toiletries on Jan 18 and 22 Following these on March 7 and 11 is a further workshop on the positive dietary effects of antioxidants — all workshops take place in Nottinghamshire For more details, can call Maggi or Dr Paul McElroy on 0115-916 6453. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 22:40/24 WATCHDOG PLANNED FOR CARE HOMES 4/6 The Government has announced plans for a watchdog to ensure higher standards of health care in residential homes, reports njwspapjr Disability Now (DN). The news follows claims that four out of 10 local authorities in England are failing to inspect homes regularly. January's DN also gives readers the chance to win a holiday to Tjnjrife. For a free copy, call 0171-619 7317 or email editor@disabilitynow.org.uk — if you are on means-tested benefit, you can subscribe to the paper for free. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 21:15/04 GOOD SIGNS FOR WEST END SHOWS 5/6 The Society of London Theatre is taking the initiative in making West End shows more accessible in the year 2000. Its aim is to have two Sign Language- interpreted shows a month, starting on Thursday January 27 with Saturday Night Fjvjr at the London Palladium. A team of three SignAway interpreters will bj used and theatre staff are also receiving deaf awareness training — tel SignAway on 0208-654 9282 (voice/fax). Audio description for shows is also planned — tel Vocalizes: 0207-734 6053. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathjr 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main MenuP654 CEEFAX 2 654 Wed 12 Jan 21:11/24 GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST PREJUDICE 6/6 Action on Disability and Development (ADD) is a British Agency supporting the rights of disabled people in the poorest countries of Asia and Africa. ADD provides funding and training to build up people's confidence and enable them to help themselves. In the UK, progress has been made against discrimination — things aren't perfect but the lessons can benefit those around the world. Find out how to help by calling 01373- 473064 or email: add@gn.apc.org. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Weather 400 Next Page WMidsTV Headlines Main Menu