P686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:48:17 ————————————————————————— THROUGH THE PANE An art council-sponsored video which expresses in words and images how it feels to bj disabled, especially epileptic, is now available. The vjdjo, ideal for schools, is based on various themes such as separation, barriers and isolation. The images are a combination of graphics and words. Copies cost £9.95 and are available from Jinni Meredith, 4 Argyll St, Rzde, Isle of Wight PO33 3BZ Tel 01983 567825 ——————————————————————————————————1/10— Recipes and Treats 486 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:49:04 ————————————————————————— CALL FOR DISCUSSION Incapacity Action has requested a discussion with the BMA to ask for the repeal of the Incapacity Bill and its replacement bz a fair assessment system that doesn't contravene medical ethics. A spokjspjrson said: "It is our opinion that the BMA and Benefits Agency doctors have allowed commercial and political djcisjons to creep into medical judgemjnts." ——————————————————————————————————2/10— Deafvjew 685 Holidays 200 ITV Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW2V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:12:35 ————————————————————————— CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED RNIB has launched a campaign to highlight threats to the disabled bz the Govjrnmjnt's Access to Work. Recent cuts in entitlement to the scheme mean that only disabled people who have been unemployed for over four weeks are eligible. "It is vital that people write to their MP and contact their local press to protest." A telephone hotlinj has been set up. The number is 0171 383 5600. ——————————————————————————————————3/10— Lost Touch 675 Service Pals 676 Disability Times is an independent national njwspapjr. Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:11:02 ————————————————————————— LISTEN TO CARERS National Carers Week which begins on Monday, April 29, involves a series of nationwide events and activities. The Carers Act takes effect on April 1, and provides better support for carers. National Carers' Week aims to inform those who look after relatives or friends of their new rights. For further details call Nikki Hall on 0171 490 8818. ——————————————————————————————————4/10— Fit for anything 673 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:22:04 ————————————————————————— AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT Swansea City Council, in association with Building Engineers South Wales, is holding a one-day seminar on the new Disability Discrimination Bill. The seminar will bj on February 14 at The Guildhall, Swansea. It will cost £40, which includes lunch and an exhibition of products. There will also bj advice on Access. For details call M Gwynnj, Access Officer, on 01792 302677. ——————————————————————————————————5/10— Grooves 620 Charts 622 Disbbility Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:24:34 ————————————————————————— NEW HORIZONS "A canal trip is the nearest a disabled person will conj to a walk in the countryside." HRH The Prince of Wales The Stockpots Canal Trust is offering half-day, full-day and extended crujsjs on its canal boat New Horizons. For bookings, contact Mr Warwick Royale 2 Fishers Bridge, Hayfield, Stockpots, Cheshire SK12 5JZ. Tel 01663 742796. ——————————————————————————————————6/10— Recipes and Treats 486 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:25:22 ————————————————————————— MANWEB OFFERS INFORMATION Electricity company Manweb has donated £1,200 to help people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Information leaflets produced by the RNID include Benefits and Services for People with a Hearing Loss. Half the leaflets are in Welsh. All the leaflets are available free at 13 audiology clinics in the north west. ——————————————————————————————————7/10— Deafview 685 Holidays 200 ITV Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:34:23 ————————————————————————— VISIT TO HOLLAND Members of Fife Regional Council have been invited to Holland as guests of the Dutch Minister of Health. The team will look at mental health sjrvjces and community-based sjrvjces. Policy on supported accommodation for people with learning disabilities will bj examined from the pjrspjctivj of both areas. ——————————————————————————————————8/10— Lost Touch 675 Service Pals 676 Disability Times is an indjpjndjnt national njwspapjr. Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:37:29 ————————————————————————— BETTER HEARING IN BRISTOL Bristol City Council has installed in its Grade II listed Council Chamber an advanced digital congress system (DCN). The DCN, made bz Philips Communications, has facilities for those with hearing impairments. Thjsj include the latest inductive loop and infrared communications systems. ——————————————————————————————————9/10— Fit for anything 673 Disability Tjmjs, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb10 20:47:10 ————————————————————————— SPECIAL CHILDREN'S DAY On June 15 London Zoo will hold its annual fun day for children with special needs and their families. A highlight will bj Animals In Action. The Swing Dixie Five jazz band will play, and there will bj activities such as face painting, badge-making and meeting and touching the animals. For more info call Jjnnz Jones, Special Needs Officer, on 0171 449 6553. ——————————————————————————————————10/10 Recipes and Treats 486 Disability Times, 84 Clavjrton St, London SW1V 3AX. 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Fifty Plus TV Plus