Our Information
Disability Information and Advisory Support Services
In Northland, there are a range of organisations providing a Disability Information Advisory Service about a specific disability, or disability in general.
Get more information about these individual organisations and how to contact them in Northland.
Our Services
Our services are designed to educate, inform and support your organisation or business to research, develop and provide services that are responsive to people with disabilities.
• Project Management
• Event Co-ordination
• Disability Responsiveness Training
We have strong linkages and relationships with individuals and organisations in the Northland Disability Sector.
Doves Tail
Dove’s Tail is the commercial division of Tiaho Trust. We are involved in providing travellers with specific needs with information about operators, providers, facilities and events that understand what it means to be accessible.
For more information please visit www.dovestail.co.nz
Latest News
Disability Support Services – the way forward.
Published February 02nd 2009, Posted in Northland
Do you or a family member have a disability?
Do you want to help shape the disability support services that the Ministry of Health funds?
The Disability Support Services Group of the Ministry of Health are visiting towns and cities around the country to get feedback from disabled people and their families to help us plan and fund the disability support services that you need.
Continue reading: Disability Support Services – the way forward.…
Surfing - train the helper day.
Published January 28th 2009, Posted in Northland
Disabled Surfing New Zealand’s is holding it’s first ‘Train the helper’ Day on Saturday 14th February from 10am to 2.30 at Omanu Beach, Mt Maunganui.
Surfers - Here is your chance to give something back.
Come to our very first Train the Helper Day and learn how you can help disabled surfing in New Zealand.
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Home sweet home at last for Willie
Published January 20th 2009, Posted in Northland
Story by Denise Piper courtesy of the Whangarei Leader.
Having his own place to call home has meant a world of independence and confidence for Willie Pivac.
A wheelchair user since 23 due to a tumour in his spine, Willie has been so desperate to not be a burden on his family that he considered living in a rest home.
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Free Epilepsy Seminars
Published January 19th 2009, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
Epilepsy Northland is holding a number of free seminars in Northland for people interested in learning more about Epilepsy.
These courses are suitable for all those who have contact with anyone with epilepsy, whether as a person with epilepsy, a whanau member, a carer, teacher, youth or church worker.
Come and empower yourself to be proactive in supporting those you know with epilepsy
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Loren’s latest
Published January 19th 2009, Posted in National
Hello Everyone
I trust that you all had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
In this issue of Loren’s Latest I would like to talk about how great it is that Athletes in the Paralympics are getting the same recognition as our Olympic athletes.
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Behaviour Support Services Review
Published January 14th 2009, Posted in National
The Ministry of Health is seeking feedback from providers and interested parties on the Behaviour Support Services Review discussion paper. This paper makes recommendations for future purchasing options for Behaviour Support Service in New Zealand.
They plan to hold forums in the main centres so that they can recieve face to face feedback on this discussion paper or if you are unable to attend one of these forums you can email them.
Continue reading: Behaviour Support Services Review…
“In My Shoes”
Published January 12th 2009, Posted in NationalIn My Shoes is a DVD containing information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It gives the viewer a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the shoes of someone with ASD.
Mäori families of children with autism spectrum disorder have initiated the production of this video designed to raise awareness of the challenges the disorder presents and help other families to better cope.
Continue reading: “In My Shoes”…
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Minnie’s presentation on Be Accessibe was truly inspiring. disappointing to see those most in need of ‘enlightenment’ were absent….a great build up for the RWC and way beyond so up to those who did attend to be vocal! and spread the Be word!