P686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:04:11 ———————————————————— ———— —— DISABILITY CAMPAIGN Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkjtt has launched a national campaign to tackle discrimination. Hard-hitting billboard posters throughout the country will feature people with disabilities, with the mjssagj that people in all their divjrsjty are what counts. "Our campaign is about raising awareness of the contribution that people with disabilities can and do make," Mr Blunkjtt said. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:14:41 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW AWARDS FOR CARERS Under a new government initiative, those who care for relatives, friends and family will be eligible for "Caring for Carers" award. The scheme will highlight the work being done by carers and those who help support them. Health Minister John Hutton said: "Thjti are millions of unsung heroes. Wj want to do everything we can to highlight their contribution." ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:21:10 ———————————————————— ———— —— DEAFBLJND PEOPLE LOBBY MPS Deafblind people from across the US will march through London to lobby their MPs on June 24, demanding one-to- one support sjtvices as a legal right. The "Yes to Access" campaign is organised bz charities Sense and Deafblind US. A spokjspjrson said: "One-to-one support is vital if djafblind people are to participate equally in society." ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:24:20 ———————————————————— ———— —— CHICKEN SHED LAUNCH Minister for the Arts Alan Howarth officially opened the Chicken Shed Thjatti in Southgati, London - possibly the best equipped theatre in Britain. Chicken Shed provides a unique service for the community - offering opportunities for everyone regardless of ability. Future productions include "Oriah - Mountain Dreamer" from July 7-11. Box Office: 0181 292 9222. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:28:17 ———————————————————— ———— —— ARTSLJNE YOUTH PROJECT Artslinj, the arts and entertainment sjrvici for people with disabilities, is launching a video promoting what to do and white to go in London. "Disabled and in? It's an access thing!" is aimed specifically at young disabled Londoners and will cost £5. Telephone: 0171 388 2227 (Voice and Minicom) for your copy. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:14:32 ———————————————————— ———— —— DISABILITY ISSUES ON THE WEB Cripptology is a new internet website dedicated to maximisjng disability awareness and advancing disabled people's rights. The site contains discussions on the social theory of disability and will soon present images of disability produced by disabled people, in pictures, poetry and prose. Visit the site at: www.ndirect.co.uk/-plbaldwin or e-mail cripptology@ndirect.co.uk ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:14:04 ———————————————————— ———— —— PROTECTING DEAF CHILDREN The National Deaf Children's Society will host a conference in Tjlford, Shropshire, from July 6-7, highlighting issues surrounding deaf children and abuse. "From Awareness to Action" will examine strategies for ensuring agencies are better equipped to meet the needs of deaf children. For further information, contact Allie Hamilton on 0171 490 8656. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:14:24 ———————————————————— ———— —— GUIDE FOR NEWLY DISABLED RADAR has updated its guide "If only I'd known that a year ago... a guide for newly disabled people, their families and friends." The guide includes information on topics such as benefits, education, leisure and rehabilitation. Price £5, it is available from RADAR, 12, City Forum, 259 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel. 0171 250 3222 (Voice) 0171 250 4119 (Minicom). ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 02:04:51 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW GUIDELINES FOR ASTHMA A set of simple guidelines informing teachers how to manage pupil's asthma attacks has been sent to every school in Edinburgh and Lothian. The guidelines explain how asthma affects children, triggjt factors, how to deal with an attack and its aftermath. Alison Craig, of Lothian Univjrsjty Hospitals, sbid: "It was felt that it might bj helpful to have concise guidelines." ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV Plus