Teletext Recovery - 30/08/2003

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:11:23      ————————————————————  ——  DICK WHITTINGTON'S WALK   Four friends are raising funds by re-enacting the fabled "turn again" walk of Dick Whittington and his cat. They'll be met by the Lord Mayor of the City of London at Mansion House. The four, dressed in period costume, will walk from September 20-26, raising funds for the Treloar Trust. A massive balloon race marks the end of the walk. Contact: 01420 526526 or e-mail: events@treloar.org.uk ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:14:02      ————————————————————  ——  HEALTHCARE FAIR   At Wembley Conference and Exhibition Centre on September 24 and 25 more than 180 leading healthcare companies will be displaying their products. The event — Independent Living London — is aimed particularly at people who have difficulty with their mobility. Anyone interested in attending can book free tickets on 0870 429 4372 or per-register online at: www.independentlivingevents.co.uk ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:11:54      ————————————————————  ——  BLADERUNNER'S BLIND AMBITION   Blind St Dunstaner Mark Threadgold will attempt to break the blind world water speed record at Lake Windermere during the annual Speed Week, October 13-17. At the helm of a Bladerunner RS6, Mark's challenge is part of St Dunstan's Blind Ambition Campaign. The campaign hopes to raise more than £100,000 and build awareness of St Dunstan's, the educational charity for blind ex-servicemen and women. ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:22:13      ————————————————————  ——  EQUALITY TRAINING BOOST   Disabled people could benefit from the work of a company set up by disabled people to work in the field of equal rights. Access Matters has been awarded a contract to train the trainers wanting to use the Disability Rights Commission's best practice resource pack on equality, and be accredited by the commission. Contact: 01273 323949 or rickwilliams@accessmattersltd.co.uk ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:23:31      ————————————————————  ——  ART AND AUTISM   Artists with autism will be exhibiting alongside work by Stephen Wiltshire at Not A Camera: The Unique Vision Of Stephen Wiltshire. Wiltshire's drawings of famous landmarks were the subject of a 1987 BBC documentary. It will be shown from September 27 to November 30, 2003 at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham, West London. Phone 020 8892 0221 for information. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Clavjrton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:26:29      ————————————————————  ——  IT'S A BREEZE FOR KEITH   Sixty-year-old Keith Matthews, who has a debilitating disease, entered the Guinness Book of Records after driving 1,312 miles round the coast of England on an 8mph mobility scooter, Breeze. On the road for 12 hours a day he completed the challenge in 28 days, starting and finishing from his home in Workington, Cumbria. Keith donated the money raised to his favourite charities. ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:11:36      ————————————————————  ——  TEAM NEEDS RUNNERS FOR NYC   New York is the daddy of all big city marathons, with amazing crowds and electric atmosphere. The National Autistic Society (MAS) is offering runners the opportunity to join the MAS team in New York to experience the run of a lifetime on the streets of Manhattan. You can book a ticket to the start line by calling 020 7903 3551 or e-mailing: runningevents@mas.org.uk ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:14:24      ————————————————————  ——  OFFENSIVE WORD POLL   The BBC's Ouch! website for and about disabled people has run a poll to find the words that are most offensive to disabled people. "Retard" was voted the most offensive, followed by "spastic", "window-ticker", "kong", "special" and "brave". More than 2,000 people voted, with two thirds of the votes cast by people without disabilities. ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

P466 Teletext 466 Aug30 21:12:01      ————————————————————  ——  ECO CAB GOES WEST   A London black cab fitted with an eco engine will be in California in September as part of Challenge Bibendum, Michelin's global showcase of sustainable mobility. The cab runs on liquid petroleum gas, which produces up to 85% fewer toxic emissions than petrol and diesel engines. It is also 50% quieter. The Eco Engine was designed by the Ecological Engine Company, based in Southampton. ——————————————————————————————————9/9—— Dis-ability is moving — see page 408 84 Claverton Street, London SW1V 3AT Tel: 020 7233 7970 Deafview Missing Lifestyle TV Guide

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