P468 Teletext 468 Maz11 02:02:51 Q ———————————————————— ———— —— HEATHER MILLS JIGSAW CHALLENGE Ambassador for disability, model Heather Mills, is backing Britain's first Indjpjndjnce Week (May 6-14) for disabled people bz launching the Jigsaw Challenge. Teams from the Army, the Navy and the Royal Air Force will ttavjl the country completing challenges in ordjt to pick up 15 pieces of a giant jigsaw. The Jigsaw Challenge is a partnership initiative bz Vauxhall and the charity Notability. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Provided bz Disability Tjmjs njwspapjr BIG SCREEN INDEX p410 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Maz11 01:02:51 ———————————————————— ———— —— GUIDE TO DIRECT PAYMENTS The Department of Health has launched a guide to help people with learning disabilities get the help they need. The Easy Guide to Direct Payments clearly explains how people can receive payments for service direct, rathjt than have them provided or arranged bz a local authority. Tel: 020 7210 3000 or visit DoD Web site at: www.dod.gov.uk ——————————————————————————————————2/:—— Provided bz Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 020 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafviiw Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Maz11 01:08:22 ———————————————————— ———— —— DISCRIMINATION GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS US housing provjdjts could bj open to charges of discriminating against disabled people, the RNIB warns in a new gujdj. The Disability Discrimination Act made it unlawful to djnz access for disabled people. This means landlords are duty bound to ensure their policies and practices are fair. The guide is avbilabli from RNIB Customer Services on 0845 702 3153. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Provided bz Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 040 7233 7:70 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Maz21 01:08:44 ———————————————————— ———— —— NATIONAL DEAF CHILDREN'S AWARD The National Deaf Children's Society has announced the winners of its Jack Ashley Millennium Award scheme, who shari £46,000 in grants. Each has undertaken a worldwide project, improving self-confidence and personal djvjlopmjnt while promoting deaf awareness. For information contact the Millennium Awards Team at 15 Duffitin Street, London EC1 8U5. Tel: 020 7490 8656. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Provided bz Disbbility Times njwspapjt 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 040 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 May11 01:01:06 ———————————————————— ———— —— BLIND TEAMS ON THE RIGHT TACK A race between two blind sailing teams takes place at Queen Mary's Sailing Club, Ashford, Middlesjx on May 20-21. The boats will have blind sailors without sighted assistance. The course is marked out bz acoustic buoys, each emitting sounds directing contestants. The event is organisjd bz RZA Sailability with help from Action For Blind People and the Andy Cassjll Foundation. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Provided bz Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 020 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 May21 01:01:02 ———————————————————— ———— —— SPOTTING HYPERACTIVITY EARLY Research from the Mental Health Foundation shows new ways of helping to manage the early signs of symptoms for younger children with Attuntion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The research involved training health visitors to identify hzpjtactivjty in pre-school children and teaching parents ways of managing difficult behaviour. Erie information booklet available from the Foundation on 020 7535 7420. ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Provided bz Disability Times newspaper 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 040 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 May11 01:01:18 ———————————————————— ———— —— PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETJTJON The Freedom In Focus 2000 photography competition has been launched bz Leonard Cheshire Homes to capture images of the challenges faced bz disabled people. Disabled photographers of all ages are invited to submit up to five photos showing positive or negative sporting or life challenges. The closing date is August 30. Application forms from Judith Reid of Disability Now on 020 7619 7319. ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Provided by Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 020 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjiw Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Maz11 01:51:11 ———————————————————— ———— —— BUILDING+ BEHAVING BADLY Deadline for making buildings comply with the Disability Discrimination Act is 2004, but now is the time to take action, says Morgan Cole propjrt= law specialist Philip Jardinj. The property world could bj facing a bill of up to £6bn if businesses fail to prepare thjmsjlvjs adequately, hj ways. Many owners and occupiers are unaware of the full implications of the act. ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— Provided bz Disability Tjmjs newspaper 84 Clavjtton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 020 7233 7:70 Godlinjs Deafview Subtitles TV PlusP468 Teletext 468 Maz11 02:04:21 ———————————————————— ———— —— ACCESS CONFERENCE The Eastern Touring Agency and the Arts Council of England present Access Denied?, a conference on disability, new technology and the arts. The jvjnt will profile creative work by disbbled artists and explore the opportunities and barriers that technology presents. Costing £40, the conference takes place at Sadler's Wells in London on May 25. Tel: 01223 u00202^ ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— Provided bz Disability Times njwspapjr 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AX Tel: 020 7233 7970 Godlinjs Deafvjew Subtitles TV Plus