P468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:56:14 ———————————————————— ———— —— LANDMARK BILL FOR CARERS The Carers and Disabled Children Bill, launched in December, aims to support carers in carrying out their responsibilities. Certain services and payments can now be supplied directly to the caret allowing more flexibility and control in their work. John Hutton, health minister, said: "This Bill will give disabled children and their families greater control over the care they need." ——————————————————————————————————1/10— Provided by Disability Times BIG SCREEN INDEX p410 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:46:11 ———————————————————— ———— —— MILESTONE DISCRIMINATION CASE Following the successful settlement of a legal case brought under the Disibility Discrimination Act, job applicants can now challenge unfair discrimination based solely on their "history" of previous mental health problems. John Laing plc admitted discrimination after withdrawing an offer of employment on learning an applicant was diagnosed with schizophrenia, but had managed his mental health for over eight years. ——————————————————————————————————2/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:47:17 ———————————————————— ———— —— MOBILE PHONES AND HEARING AIDS A seminar entitled Will Hearing Aid Wearers Get A Fair Deal With Digital Mobile Phones?, organised by Hearing Concern, takes place on February 12 in London. "As a result of being unable to use the new digital mobile phones, hard-of- hearing people may be denied employment, education, economic and social benefits," say Hearing Concern. Furthjt details on 0181 743 1110 ——————————————————————————————————3/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:41:02 ———————————————————— ———— —— WELSH DEAF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS The National Deaf Children's Society hopes to establish national standards of education provision for deaf children in Wales with the launch of Quality Standards In The Education Of Deaf Children. If educational needs are not met and family support is not given, deaf children are likely to lose out on learning opportunities. E-mail: ndcs.wales:ndcs.org.uk for further information. ——————————————————————————————————4/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Clavetton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:45:01 ———————————————————— ———— —— ARTHRITIS NEWS RELAUNCH Disability lifestyle magazine Arthritis News is relaunched this month to entertain and educate people with arthritis. A new eight-page supplement will alternate between in-depth guides to aspects of arthritis and a youth supplement aimed at 15-20 year olds. The Feb/March issue of Arthritis News will bj available on the newstands on January 28, priced £2. ——————————————————————————————————5/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:59:08 ———————————————————— ———— —— SIGNED WEST END SHOWS The Society of London Theatre and SignAway announce Sign Language Interpreted Performances for four West End shows. Saturday Night Fever, The Woman In Black, Caspjt The Musical and The Phantom Of The Opera will all bj interpreted early this year. Reduced price tickets are on offer for sign language users. Contact individual box offices for details. ——————————————————————————————————6/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafvjew Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:44:02 ———————————————————— ———— —— DISABILITY RIGHTS HANDBOOK Disability Alliance announces a special Millennium price-reduction of The Disability Rights Handbook 24th Edition (April 1999-April 2000). Now available at £6, (postage and packing is free). The 25th edition will bj available in May 2000. Customers can telephone Disability Alliance on 0171 247 8776 for an order form. ——————————————————————————————————7/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:46:22 ———————————————————— ———— —— MENCAP'S MILLENNIUM WISH "People with learning disabilities should have the same civil rights as everyone else, but continue to face perpetual prejudice and discrimination" says Mencap's chairman Brian Baldock. "They want to play a valued and integral part in their communities. They want to take control of their own lives — and Mencap is determined to give them that chance during the 21st century." ——————————————————————————————————8/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:50:28 ———————————————————— ———— —— MANAGING FINANCES Mind is publishing a booklet Managing Your Finances explaining the rights of individuals who can no longer take care of their financial concerns due to a mental health problem. If mental health deteriorates badly long-term, people may find it difficult to make financial decisions and be vulnerable to exploitation or unwise spending. Telephone Mind Publications for more information on 020 8221 9666. ——————————————————————————————————9/10— Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Jan12 22:55:22 ———————————————————— ———— —— ACCESS INITIATIVE The National Trust has produced a pass enabling easier access for groups of elderly and disabled visitors to Trust buildings and gardens. The Links Pass is available to groups affiliated to local government, or disability charities and allows half- price admissions to most National Trust sites. Available from The National Trust membership department, PO Box 39, Bromley, Kent BR1 3XL. ——————————————————————————————————10/10 Provided by Disability Times 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 0171 233 7970 Godlines Deafview Subtitles TV Plus