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May 2008
Chinas guide to insensitivity
Published May 31st 2008, Posted in National / 2 CommentsAbout 4,000 Disabled people will be competing in 20 sports at the Paralympics games in China from the 7th to the 17th of September.
After reading a recent article in the NZ Herald on Tuesday 27th May titled ‘China’s guide wins gold for insensitivity’; it is evident that disabled people will not only be completing for medals in their chosen sport but also for the right to be treated as equals.
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Autism New Zealand Parent Meeting
Published May 30th 2008, Posted in Northland
Autism NZ is holding a meeting to find out what parents of children with autism are wanting here in Whangarei, and to discuss the further development of a support group and other services.
The meeting is at the Flames Hotel, Onerahi at 7pm on 11 June.
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Empowered to vote
Published May 30th 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust recently hosted a workshop run by the Electoral Commission to the disability community to promote the value of participating in the electoral process and demonstrating how easy this was to do.
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Motherhood and women experiencing disability
Published May 28th 2008, Posted in National / 1 Comment
Women with impairment experience disability in many aspects of life. A stigma still exists towards them becoming mothers with these women sometimes being regarded as asexual and not capable of being mothers. Such attitudes may influence the quality and appropriateness of care and support provided by health professionals.
To date little research has been carried out, and none in New Zealand, to indicate or respond to the facilitators and barriers to pregnancy, birth and motherhood for women with impairments.
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EMS information updates
Published May 26th 2008, Posted in National
Equipment Modification Services (EMS) What are they?
Equipment and Modification Services (EMS) is the system by which people of all ages, with a long term impairment, get equipment or modifications to their home or vehicle to enable them to be safe and independent in every day living activities. Equipment may include shower chairs, wheelchairs, walking frames, mobility canes, communication devices and hearing aids. The equipment is on loan to the person for as long as it continues to meet their needs.
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Intellectual Disability Sector on Verge of Crisis
Published May 22nd 2008, Posted in National / 2 CommentsIntellectually disabled New Zealanders and their families could face a precarious future, a new report revealed today.
The National Residential Intellectual Disability Providers Group (NRID) is a national organisation comprising intellectual disability providers who support approximately 6,500 New Zealanders with an intellectual disability.
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National Cert. in Community Support Services
Published May 21st 2008, Posted in Northland
Careerforce (CSSITO) warmly invites you to a presentation to hear about the new National Certificate in Community Support Services Core Competencies (Level 3). This is stage one of the roll out of the new Level 3 Career Pathway Qualifications (CPQs) for those working in support roles in the health and disability sector.
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‘Red’ interviews Ruth Dyson
Published May 20th 2008, Posted in National
Our friend Red from the website ‘walking.is.overrated’ recently interviewed Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues, asking her a number of questions including “What are your thoughts on funding, in particular the gap between MOH and ACC funding” and “If Labour are re-elected, what’s on your to-do list?”. This makes for interesting listening, check it out and leave a comment.
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Disability ‘is’ political
Published May 20th 2008, Posted in National
Have you ever felt that the community, society and the environment that you live in disables you more than it needs to?
Then you need to be politically aware and make use of your civic rights to vote.
Tiaho Trust will be doing a series of articles and events leading up to the general election this year. To kick this off Tiaho Trust is holding an Electoral Education Workshop presented by the Electoral Commission.
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Paihia Fun run/walk
Published May 19th 2008, Posted in National / 1 Comment
You are invited to come along and participate in the ASB Paihia fun run/walk taking place on June 8th. This year it will include an ‘ability component’ in which those with mobility challenges are welcome and encouraged to participate. This fun run/walk is one of the Sport Northland series of five taking place within Northland.
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