P686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:18:51 R ———————————————————— ———— —— MORE ACCESSIBLE STREETS Guidelines approved by Kent County Council's Transport Operations Board should help people with disabilities to be more mobile. Highways Suitable For The Mobility Impaired - A Code Of Practice has been drawn up after consultation with local councils and disability groups. Provisions include changing width and gradient of pavements and pjdesttian crossings, use of tactile paving and appropriate road signs and markings. ——————————————————————————————————1/10— Provided by Disability Tjmjs newspaper 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:18:17 ———————————————————— ———— —— CARERS AWARE Carers National Association launches a campaign in March to ensure the US's six million carers are aware of carer assessments. A major part of the campaign will bj a new leaflet encouraging carers to ask for an assessment. It is hoped to reach carers who are isolated and unable to get access to the advice they need. Further details from Emma Thom. Tel: 0171 828 7720. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan2: 00:19:43 ———————————————————— ———— —— SOUND SENSE LEAFLET Sound Sense, a national agency that helps people take part in music-making, has produced a large-print vjrsjon of its leaflet What Is Community Music? It gives details of activities involved in community music, making sure that everyone has equal access and opportunities to participate. Copies available from Sarah Bennett-Day NMDIS Adviser, Sound Sense. Tel: 01449 736 287. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Tjmjs njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan2: 00:19:40 ———————————————————— ———— —— OUTREACH SERVICE VOLUNTEERS Lancashire Social Services Directorate is recruiting volunteers, aged 18+, living in the Lancaster and Morecambj areas for its Outreach Service. Through the support of volunteers, children and young people up to 18 years with a learning disability can take part in leisure activities, develop new skills and make new friends. Furthjt information from Maire Kara - Tel: 0152 466 246. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:10:06 ———————————————————— ———— —— CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS According to research carried out by the National Deaf Children's Society, mothjts choosing to breast feed could reduce the chances of their children developing 'glue ear'. The society aims to alert parents to the symptoms of glue ear, the importance of early diagnosis, and help that is available. For a copy of the leaflet call the Helpline on: 0171 250 0123. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:16:09 ———————————————————— ———— —— TAKING THE TIME The RNIB has published Taking The Time, guidelines for professionals involved with newly diagnosed blind and partially sighted children and their families. RNIB research revealed that appropriate care from professionals significantly reduced the trauma when sight problems were discovered. The gujdjlinjs are available as a free fact sheet or more detailed booklet from RNIB. Tel: 0171 391 2223. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:16:36 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW DIABETES CENTRE Health Secretary Frank Dobson has announced the setting up of a new research and treatment centre for diabetes and related disjasjs. The Oxford Cjntti for Diabetes, Endrocrinologz and Metabolism will link the NHS with pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk AS. Mr Dobson said the centre, based at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, has the potential to help millions of patients across the world. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided bz Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan2: 00:17:02 ————————————————————W(,/ ———— —— THE UNINVITED GUEST The Parkinson's Disjasj Society is highlighting the needs of younger people with Parkinson's. Although most people are ovjt 60 when diagnosed, an estimated one in 20 is undjt 40 years old, and a video, The Uninvited Guest, has been produced to illustrate their particular problems. The video is available from Sharward Services (£22 inc p+p). Tel: 01473 212 113. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disbbility Times newspaper 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 797p Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan2: 00:27:28 ———————————————————— ———— —— WRJTJNG COMPETJTJON The Royal Association in aid of Deaf People (RAD) is inviting entries for a writing competition in the form of a short story or feature article. Entries should illustrate an aspect of deafness, either as a deaf person or a hearing pjtson. Closing date is March 31. Rules and entry form available from RAD, til: 01206 509 509. Text: 01206 577 090. ——————————————————————————————————————— Provided by Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jan29 00:17:45 ———————————————————— ———— —— PATHWAYS TO PUBLISHING Applications for training places are now open on the new Pathways to Publishing project being run by Disability Times Trust in London. If you are disabled and interested in learning new skills which could lead to lasting employment within the media, please contact Ian Whitehead, Disability Times Trust, 54-58 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2TL. Tel: 0181 566 1206. ——————————————————————————————————10/10 Provided by Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV Plus