Information Booklets For Aug-Sep 2002

Uphill Struggle

David Boyes (DB), has cerebral palsy and communicates with his feet using a Bliss Board. He has spent the last 2 years writing his life story called uphill struggle with the aid of a support worker.

DB says - I hope this will make people understand that disabled people are just the same as everyone else and we can all work together.

Uphill Struggle costs £4 (including Post and packing). It is available from The Old Boot Shop, Easingwold, York TO6 3AE Fax 01347 823 242 Email uphill.struggle@united-response.co.uk

Making it Work

Mencap have produced 3 FREE booklets about employment for people with learning disabilities, their carers and future employers. They include:

• A guide to help you find and keep a job.
• What you should know if the person you care for is considering employment.
• A guide to employing people with a learning disability.

To order copies of these and other Mencap publications contact Mencap on  020 7696 6900

Supporting Best Evidence

This is a new pack from CHANGE and VOICE UK. It is a guide for supporters of people with learning disabilities who are witnesses within the criminal justice system.

To order your copy, send a cheque made payable to CHANGE for £7 including postage and Packing to: CHANGE, Units 19/20, Unity Business Centre, 26 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB.

For more information contact CHANGE on:  243 0202 or Fax 243 0220 or minicom 243 2225

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What's inside

• Directory Now Available
• Learning Disability Reference Group Meeting
• New Project Called Tell
• Whats On Aug-Sep 2002
• Beautiful Octopus Club
• Leeds Advocacy Annual General Meeting
• ??New Buddying Scheme
• Time For Carers Scheme
• Learning Disability Partnership Board Aug-Sep 2002
• Step By Step Course In The Spotlight
• News From Connect In The North
• Information Booklets For Aug-Sep 2002

• Newsletter Aug-Sep 2002 In Full