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October 2008
Who to vote for?
Published October 07th 2008, Posted in National
Well it is only 31 days to go before we vote in our next general election.
It is important that you take part in these elections to have your say about who makes the decisions that ultimately effect you, your family and your community.
To help you find out how much knowledge the parties and candidates have about disability and disability issues, Tiaho has posted some links to websites that have interviews with candidates discussing topics such as individualised Funding, Advocacy and carers issues.
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Parent 2 Parent Sibling Camp
Published October 06th 2008, Posted in Northland
There is a sibling camp being held for siblings in the Auckland/Northland region on the 14th - 16th November at the YMCA Shakespear Lodge Shakespear Regional Park Whangaparaoa.
This weekend is for children and young adults who have, or have had, brothers or sisters with disabilities. The aim of the weekend is to provide siblings with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges of living with a brother or sister who has a disability or special needs.
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‘tips for autism’
Published October 02nd 2008, Posted in National
‘tips for autism’ will again be available throughout New Zealand in 2009.
‘tips’ is a course where up to six teams of people supporting a child with autism spend four days developing interventions and plans to support their particular child. This year (2008) there have been 13 courses to the teams around 80 children with ASD (about 500 people).
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Touch Compass - Harmonious Oddity
Published October 02nd 2008, Posted in Northland
Harmonious Oddity opened at the Maidment Theatre in Auckland last night!
There are only three more performances - Thursday to Saturday 2nd - 4th Oct (this week!). Don’t miss out, call the Maidment on (09) 308 2383 to book.
Here’s what the audience had to say about last night’s performance:
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NZ Relay Presentations
Published October 01st 2008, Posted in Northland
Do you or someone you know have a speech or hearing impairment? Would your business like to ensure that all your existing and potential customers get excellent service?
Tiaho Trust is organising and promoting free information events in Whangarei and Kaikohe of NZ Relay’s latest services for people with speech and hearing impairments.
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