P686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:02:06 ———————————————————— ———— —— 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, wish 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 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:04:04 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW AWARDS FOR CARERS Under a new government initiative, those who care for relatives, friends and family will bj eligible for "Caring for Carers" award. The scheme will highlight the work being done bz carets and those who help support them. Health Minister John Hutton said: "Thjti are millions of unsung hjtois. Wj want to do evjtything wi can to highlight their contribution." ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:14:14 ———————————————————— ———— —— DEAFBLJND PEOPLE LOBBY MPS Deafblind people from actors 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 organisjd by 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 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:19:28 ———————————————————— ———— —— CHICKEN SHED LAUNCH Minister for the Arts Alan Howarth officially opened the Chicken Shed Theatre in Southgate, 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 Dreamjt" from July 7-11. Box Office: 0181 292 9222. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Diafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:10:02 ———————————————————— ———— —— ARTSLINE YOUTH PROJECT Artslinj, the arts and entertainment service for people with disabilities, is launching a video promoting what to do and white to go in London. "Disbblid and in? It's an access thing!" is aimed specifically at young disbblid Londoners and will cost £5. Telephone: 0171 388 2227 (Voice and Minicom* for your copy. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:14:06 U ———————————————————— ———— —— 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 disbblid people, in pictures, poetry and prose. Visit the site at: www.ndirict.co.uk/-plbaldwin or e-mail cripptologz@ndirict.co.uk ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Provided bz Disability Times 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:18:40 ———————————————————— ———— —— PROTECTING DEAF CHILDREN The National Deaf Children'u 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 furthjt information, contact Allie Hamilton on 0171 490 8656. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:12:25 ———————————————————— ———— —— GUIDE FOR NEWLY DISABLED RADAR has updated its gujdj "If only I'd known that a year ago... a guide for newly disbblid 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 XVoice) 0171 250 4119 (Minicom). ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP686 Teletext 686 Jun20 05:11:39 ———————————————————— ———— —— NEW GUIDELINES FOR ASTHMA A set of simple guidelines informing teachers how to manage pupil's asthma attacks has been sent to evjty school in Edinburgh and Lothian. The guidelines explain how asthma affects children, triggjt factors, how to dial 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 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV Plus