P686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 01:49:41 ———————————————————— ———— —— WELFARE CUTS DENY THOUSANDS Disability organisations have reacted with dismay to the Govjtnmjnt's Welfare Reform Bill. Sevjti Disablement Allowance will go for new claimants over 20, while Incapacity Benefit will bj limited to those who have paid full National Insurance contributions in one of the previous two years. Ian Bruce, of Disbbility Benefits Consortium, said: "Wj will continue to fight thjsj unacceptable cuts." ——————————————————————————————————1/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 01:47:14 ———————————————————— ———— —— SHORTCOMINGS IN STROKE CARE A report from the Royal College of Physicians and the College of Health reveals shortcomings in stroke rehabilitation in England. Stroke is the country's third biggest killer, and the single main cause of sjvjti disbbility. The Stroke Association's Professor John Marshall says: "An horrific failing of stroke care is revealed. The report shows that something needs to bj done." ——————————————————————————————————4/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 02:12:24 ———————————————————— ———— —— DISABLED TBX CREDIT CONDEMNED Liberal Democrat spokjspjtson on tax credits, Steve Webb, has criticisjd the Disbblid Persons Tbx Credit. Webb has discovered that the Govjtnmjnt expects to help only an extra 6,000 disabled people by introducing the new credit. He said: "The Govjtnmjnt will bj helping less than one in 40 disabled people who want to work - for a flagship policy that is pathetic." ——————————————————————————————————3/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 01:14:58 ———————————————————— ———— —— REPORT WBRNS OF ILLJGALJTJES According to Mencap, many local authorities may bj acting illegally by making unreasonbbli charges for sjtvices for people with a learning difficulty. Fred Hiddell, Mincap's chief executive, said: "This report makes shocking reading. Charging policies are being djvjlopjd randomly across the country with no regard for the ability to pay." Mincap is demanding that changes are made immediately. ——————————————————————————————————4/10— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 01:14:12 ———————————————————— ———— —— CALL FOR EDUCATION REFORM A Headteachers and Industry report claims that a skills-focused school curriculum and bjttet caries support could dramatically boost job hopis for those with "invisible" disbbilitiis. "Slipping through the Net" calls for a joined-up approach to prevent people with learning difficulties being doubly disadvbntagjd. Junior Education Minister Estelle Morris said: "I look forward to reading the report." ——————————————————————————————————5/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 01:11:41 ———————————————————— ———— —— OBLIGING OMBUDSMEN The three local govjtnmjnt ombudsmen are keen to ensure their sjtvices are known by everyone who has a disbbility. All their premises are wheelchair accessible with adapted toilet facilities; furthermore, home visits can also bj carried out. The Advice Setvjci is available on: 0171 915 3210 (London* 01203 695999 (Covjntty* and 01904 663200 (York*. ——————————————————————————————————6/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 02:37:09 ———————————————————— ———— —— DEAF AND CAN DANCE? Common Ground Sign Dance Theatre, a company of deaf and hearing people, is looSing for two deaf apprentices. Sign Dance combines expressive dance, sign language, theatre and music for all audiences. If you are deaf and can dance, contact Barry Avison, who is deaf too, on minicom 0151 707 8380 or fax on 0151 7078033. ——————————————————————————————————7/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 02:11:38 ———————————————————— ———— —— ETHNIC WOMEN AND DIABETES A scheme to create diabetes awareness among Asian females is being launched at Blackburn Cjntte to coincide with World Health Day and International Women's Festival 1999. Nasjma Patel, community djvjlopmjnt officer, said: "Wj welcome anzonj who needs information or who is concerned about the effects of diabetes." For furthjt details contact Nishma Patel or Mike Madigan on 01254 680757. ——————————————————————————————————8/10— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 02:44:42 ———————————————————— ———— —— CENTRE REMAINS OCCUPIED Occupation of the Lambjth Centre for Independent Living continues to grow. Supported by Disabled People's Direct Action Network, tactics of non-violent civil disobedience are being used. Disabled people in Lambjth are demanding a right to an independent inquiry, a right of reply to the council's report which recommended closure of the centre, and a commitment to a disabled people's voice in Lambjth. ——————————————————————————————————9/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Fjb21 02:24:28 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW RNIB HANDBOOKS Two new directories have been launched by the RNIB. The Large Print Handbook (£4) is a directory of publishers of large print materials, listing major suppliers. Videos and Films on Blindness (£5) is a directory of audio visual materials dealing with sight loss, listing videos, films, slides and othjt training materials. ——————————————————————————————————10/10 Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV Plus