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69 results found for '"Disabled persons"' in Keywords.
Thalidomide compensation (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with investigative journalist John Pilger on continuing problems of compensation for victims of the Thalidomide drug. Interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).
David Ennals on mobility allowance (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the decision of David Ennals, Social Services Secretary, regarding provisions for mobility allowance for the disabled. Including interview with Ennals and Shadow Social Services Secretary Patrick...
Swedish bionic hand for disabled child (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
The unidentified mother of a disabled child describes how she contacted Charles Langley of the Evening News after seeing a BBC Tomorrow’s World programme on Swedish-designed bionic hands. Langley...
Jack Jones on his retirement (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with General Secretary of the TGWU Jack Jones on his achievements as General Secretary, following his retirement, and on his new role as a spokesman for pensioners. Male interviewer not identified.
Alf Morris on disability discrimination in Britain (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Minister for the Disabled, Alf Morris on discrimination towards disabled people in Great Britain. Morris claims that buildings need to be modified to give disabled people equal access. Male interviewer not...
Disabled children in NHS (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Maureen Oswin on a report on the deprivation of mentally and physically disabled childrens in NHS hospitals. Sound level low.
Blind Norwegian cycles 7,000 miles (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with blind Norwegian cyclist, Tore Naerland and his partner, Marit Voster, after completing their 7,000 mile trip around the world on a tandem and the political and religious leaders they met. Male...
Post office good neighbours scheme (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Tom Jackson, Union of Post Office Workers, on the launch of the Good Neighbours scheme and the assistance his members will be giving to anyone in need. Male interviewer not identified.
Naomi Uemura receives Cross for Valour (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Robin White reports on Japan’s Naomi Uemura receiving the Cross for Valour in sport. Naomi Uemura says he is very happy to receive his award. Teddy Kennedy, Jr talks about his experience after having his...
Reg Prentice on mobility allowance (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Reg Prentice, Minister for Social Security, on the mobility allowance.