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July 2009
Getting older with Cerebral Palsy
Published July 29th 2009, Posted in NationalGetting older with cerebral palsy: strategies for positive ageing.
The University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) are just starting a study looking into people’s experiences of ageing with cerebral palsy.
Their study aims to find out more about how getting older affects people with cerebral palsy. We will be talking with people with CP aged over 35 years living in Auckland and the upper North Island about strategies they use to age positively and stay well.
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Disability Art Access Exhibition
Published July 28th 2009, Posted in Northland
The Whangarei Art Museum are inviting students of all ages who currently study at schools and institutions in Northland to submit an exhibiton concept proposal to their board and director by the 25th September for their Disability@rtAccess exhibition being held from 2nd November to 6th December.
The exhibition is a collaboration between W.A.M, Tiaho Trust and the Whangarei District Council, coinciding with International Day of People with a Disability 2009.
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Alzheimers Northland Awareness Week
Published July 28th 2009, Posted in Northland
Cafes pitch in to support Alzheimers Northland
Cafes around Whangarei will sprout forget-me-nots all this week (Monday 26th July to Saturday 1st August) to add their support to Alzheimers Northland by offering patrons the option of adding a donation to the cost of their usual cuppa.
As part of the Alzheimers Northland Awareness Week, café staff will be decorated with forget-me-nots and a cheerful collection container on the counter will remind customers to add a little bit extra to the cost of their purchase.
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Big Band Charity Ball
Published July 22nd 2009, Posted in Northland
Arthritis New Zealand Northland Region has been chosen as the Charity to receive the proceeds of the 2009 Charity Ball sponsored by Northern Life Brokers.
“This is a great opportunity for our organisation” said Sue Baker, Service Centre Coordinator for Arthritis New Zealand Whangarei/Kaipara Districts, “and we are very grateful to Northern Life Brokers”.
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Access to public land transport
Published July 21st 2009, Posted in NationalReview of Progress towards accessible land transport - Disabled people’s views sought.
The Human Rights Commission is reviewing the progress towards making all public land transport services accessible to disabled people.
It is now three years since the Commission published the Accessible Journey report. As part of the process the Commission wants to hear about disabled people’s experience of using public land transport services.
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Engaging disabled people in Sport
Published July 20th 2009, Posted in Northland
Sport Northland is conducting a survey to find out from Northland Disability Service Providers, what would engage your clients into sport and/or physical activity.
The information collected will be used to develop (or enhance existing) strategies that will enable Sport Northland to provide appropriate relevant support to people with disabilities and sports providers.
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CoolJam Workshops 2009
Published July 19th 2009, Posted in Northland
Young People with disabilities shining.
Do you know of a young person who would thrive on the chance to shine on stage, or just try out singing, dancing, playing the guitar or drums?
StarJam is a non-profit organisation which lives the belief that young people with disabilities have many talents and attributes that others in the wider community can be inspired by and learn from. StarJam is soon to launch Term Two of its 2009 programme of CoolJam workshops across Auckland and in Whangarei and we would love to offer this opportunity to any young person under the age of 25 who is interested.
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