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
Parafed North Island Games
Published May 12th 2008, Posted in NorthlandThe Parafed North Island Games is a unique event focused on bringing elite, developing and junior athletes together to compete in a friendly and enjoyable environment.
It has been a number of years since the last Parafed North Island Games were held, but Parafed Auckland is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the event this year in Auckland, on the 8th and 9th November.
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Accessibility training
Published May 12th 2008, Posted in Northland / 2 CommentsCCS Disability Action is holding a four hour workshop designed to inroduce you to how the built environment impacts on people with disabilities, the fundamentals of the Building Act and Building Code and the principles of the “Accessible Journey”.
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“The Man with No Arms”
Published May 07th 2008, Posted in Northland‘The Man With No Arms and Other Stories” By Glenn Busch Goes live on National Radio.
Radio New Zealand National (101.FM) recorded five people from the book “The Man with No Arms and Other Stories” reading their stories and these go to air next Monday 12th May, at 10.45am . This is on the show ‘nine to noon with Kathryn Ryan’.
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Disability Convention becomes law
Published May 06th 2008, Posted in NationalThe tyranny of distance can make New Zealand seem a long way from the centres of world power and decision-making.
Yet as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons became part of international law in the weekend (May 3), New Zealanders with disabilities can feel a sense of pride in their role in making the first human rights treaty of the 21st century reality.
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Register for Northland Boccia Champs
Published May 06th 2008, Posted in NorthlandThe 2008 Northland Boccia Championships are being held at the Genesis Energy Kensington Stadium on Saturday 14th June from 9am to 4.30pm. This is a one day, singles competition for pools BC1, 2, 3, and 4 combined, Kiwi and Open. The cost is $10 per person; closing date for registration is 30th May. Please bring a shared lunch, drinks will be provided.
Please note that this tournament is open to persons resident in Northland or members of the Northland Boccia Association Inc.
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Momentum’09
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in NationalCall for Expressions of Interest
Momentum 09 is an International Disability Art Symposium being held in Auckland, New Zealand from the 4th till the 7th of March 2009. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists, performers, speakers, and delegates for Momentum09.
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“Right to Sign”
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in National“The Freedom to Sign is Our Freedom of Expression” is the slogan for the second annual New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week, which kicks off May 5 with events around the country.
National Coordinator of NZSL Week Angela Lindsay says, “This year, the purpose is to raise public awareness that NZSL also gives Deaf people a voice.”
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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!