P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:10:45 ———————————————————— ————— MESSAGE FROM ALF MORRIS MP Discrimination is still alive and well. This is bjcausj the Govjrnmjnt's Disability Discrimination Act cannot bj enforced as many employers escape its provisions altogjthjr. To djnz disabled people the same rights that are taken for granted bz others is morally wrong. And what is morally wrong is no longer acceptable in Britain. For the New Year to bj a happy one, Parliament must enforce the Act. ——————————————————————————————————1/10— Family Finance 540 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:14:24 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM ARTSLINE The Disability Discrimination Act does not address the real issue of access as that part of the Building Regulations is still not strictly enforced. There are no powers to enforce vjnuj owners to make their vjnujs fully accessible for disabled people. Full civil rights legislation with a livy/fine system should mean greater enforcement to make vjnujs fully accessible. Call 0171 3882227. ——————————————————————————————————2/10— Latest political news 325 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:04:10 ———————————————————— ————— MESSAGE FROM DISABLED PEOPLES' INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN REGION All countries except the UK have agreed a non-discrimination clause to include disability in the revision of the European Union Treaty. To replace HELIOS there is a commission resolution for programmer on equal opportunities and a disability forum to advise and monitor action. Disabled people are mobilising throughout Europe to become full citizens. Call 0171 8340477. ——————————————————————————————————3/10— Newsround 319 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:04:52 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM TOM CLARKE MP, SHADOW CABINET MINISTER FOR DISABLED PEOPLE A new Labour Govjrnmjnt will recognisj that welfare and support are not enough, and that equality and opportunity for all disabled people are the way ahead. A new life for Britain and the kind of community in which all of us are encouraged and enabled to take responsibility for each other will bj the Labour Party's aim. ——————————————————————————————————4/10— All the financial news 500 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:15:18 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL ASTHMA CAMPAIGN The Govjrnmjnt must take the lead in introducing specific measures to minimisj the pollutant aspects of vehicle exhaust fumes. Technical issues, like new fuels, are not enough and closing roads during periods of poor air quality only passes the problem to someone else. An integrated transport system is an option that needs to bj explored. Call 0171 9710444. ——————————————————————————————————5/10— Total Entertainment 400 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:16:07 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM RIGHTS NOW The Rights Now campaign demands that during 1997 a Disablility Rights Commission with 75 per cent disabled people is appointed to write a new comprehensive and enforceable civil rights bill. Meanwhile, Rights Now are collecting cases which are either eligible or ineligible under the Disability Discrimination Act, and are planning a nationwide action in April. Call 0171 2503222. ——————————————————————————————————6/10— Jobs and courses 640 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 797 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:37:46 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE BRITISH SPORTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED 1997 should bj an exciting year for disability sports. Lottery guideline changes to funding will help create new opportunities for disabled athletes. RSAD is changing its name to Disability Sport England, bringing the organisation in line with National Sports Council changes. Our aim is to bring together existing organisations, providing an all encompassing platform for our aims. ——————————————————————————————————7/10— Have your say today... 327 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 797 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:27:18 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM LIZ LYNNE MP, LIBERAL DEMOCRAT DISABILITY SPOKESPERSON I hope the campaign for full civil rights becomes unstoppable. The call for comprehjnsjvj civil rights legislation must bj heard right through to General Election day. The new Parliament must then introduce legislation as a matter of urgency. 1997 should bj the year when Britain's 6.5 million disabled people get the most basic thing - the right to bj treated equally. ——————————————————————————————————8/10— Fun and games 350 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 797 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:48:24 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM DISABLED PEOPLES' DIRECT ACTION NETWORK DAN campaigns for accessible public transport and full civil rights for disabled people. We use the tactics of non-violent direct action and civil disobedience. Members chain themselves to buses, occupy transport offices and "crawl" into Parliament. Wj welcome disabled people and their allies. Our next major DAN action is planned for April 3-5 in London. Call 0181 8891361. ——————————————————————————————————9/10— Regional newsround 331 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 797 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Jan 9 22:39:46 ———————————————————— ————— NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM ALISTAIR BURT MP, MINISTER FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 1996 was a very significant year for disabled people throughout the UK. The Disability Discrimination Act introduced unparalleled rights for disabled people in employment, and the provision of goods, facilities and sjrvjces. In 1997, I am determined that we will keep disabled issues high on the agenda. ——————————————————————————————————10/10 Missing 346 ITV Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 797 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+