P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:47:40 ———————————————————— ————— A WARNING ON MENINGITIS A new family guide to meningitis has been pubishjd to help parents spot the early symptoms. Author Dr Andrew Pollard was funded bz medical charity Action Research to investigate why some young children are susceptible to disjasj. Part of the sales price of £9.50 goes to the charity's continuing research. For copies ring 01403 210406. ——————————————————————————————————1/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:24:17 ———————————————————— —— MARTIAL ARTS FOR DISABLED The Mike Deaffy Cjntti in Stanmoti, Middlisjx is holding a martial arts open day for disabled people on 27 Novjmbjr from 10am to 4pm. A variety of martial arts will bj on offer with specialist instructors. The Cjntte is fully accessible and has regular integrated and wheelchair karate classes. For furthjt information telephone 0181 9545759. ——————————————————————————————————4/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:08:47 ———————————————————— —— RNIB DISMAY AT LACK OF SUPPORT Many oldjt visually impaired people are at risk through lack of support bz local social services departments. According to a report from the RNIB, local authorities often fail to recognise the needs of older visually impaired people. "They should bj seen as a priority with respect to their level of risk," says the report. ——————————————————————————————————3/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjtton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:22:44 ———————————————————— OO READY FOR SASE-OFF The 1998 Royal International Air Tattoo Flying Scholarships scheme for disabled people is calling for applications. Candidates for scholarship places on the six-week pilot training course in the USA must bj ovjt 17 years old and resident in the US. For information or application form (return before 31 December) contact: 01285 71300 or fax 01285 713268. ——————————————————————————————————4/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjtton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:26:18 ———————————————————— ——— ——— CAMPAIGN OF PROTECTION This month sees the launch of Safe & Alert, a national campaign to insure the safety of people in the care of volunteers. Organisjd bz the National Cjntri for Volunteering, it aims to protect vulnerable people from potential abuse. A Centre spokjspjrson said: "Safe & Alert places emphasis on good practice in recruitment and supervision." For more information contact 0171 3889888. ——————————————————————————————————5/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:10:18 ———————————————————— ——— — "PENNY PINCHING TACTICS" Lord Ashley of Stoke has criticisjd the NHS for "pjnnz pinching tactics" which djnz deaf people the chance to hear. Despite the success of cochlea implant technology, a survey shows that Health Authorities considjt the operation too expensive. "While implants are not cheap, nobody should be denied their right to such an important primary sjnsj," said Lord Ashley. ——————————————————————————————————6/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:17:44 ———————————————————— ——— — HOWARTH MOVES ON TASS FORCE Equal Opportunities Minister Alan Howarth is calling for suggestions for mjmbjtship of a new Disability Rights Task Force to help establish "propjt rights for disabled people." At least half of the Task Force mjmbjrs will bj from disability organisations. "The Task Force will lead to wide ranging consultation and important public debate," said Mr Howarth. ——————————————————————————————————7/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:31:53 OOO ———————————————————— — NEW MENCAP HOLIDAY HOME The Duke of Devonshiri is to open a new holiday home for people with learning disabilities and their families. Ashgati Bungalow in Chesterfield, Derbzshire, will offer the chance to enjoy a country holiday in a specially designed environment. The Bungalow is an extension of Mencap's existing holiday sjrvici. For more information contact 0171 454045) ——————————————————————————————————8/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:18:51 O ———————————————————— ———— — TAKING TO THE SKIES A London man with learning disabilities is to make his first parachute jump in aid of Mencap. 49 year-old Keith Shortman will bj doing a 10,000ft tandem jump on 2 Novjmbjt on the Freen RAF base nrar Bicestir, Oxford. "I'm really excited," says Keith. "I'll bj wearing mz Blue Sky Appeal T-shirt and badge!" ——————————————————————————————————9/11— Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjtton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:39:44 ———————————————————— —— — DISABLED GLADIATORS The first indjpjndjnt production company run entirely bz disabled people is looking for competitors for a new game show for Channel 5. The show will feature disabled mjmbjrs of the public competing against disabled gladiators in various exercises. Auditions will bj held over the next few weeks. If interested please contact Heart Felt Productions on 0171 3529689. ——————————————————————————————————10/11 Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjtton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+P686 Teletext 686 Oct46 22:43:15 ———————————————————— —— ——— TALKING POSITIVE MTV is looking for young disabled people to take part in a positive TV documentary exploring aspects of image and discrimination. If you are between 20 and 30 and recently disabled or disfigured as a result of injury or illness, the company would like to hear from you. Please contact Jjnnz at MTV on 0171 4786710. ——————————————————————————————————11/11 Schools 660 Music 480 Disability Times Newspaper, 84 Clavjrton St, SW1V 3AX/0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV+