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May 2008
WDC Disability Advisor update
Published May 15th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentReport from Kim Silvey – Whangarei District Council Disability Advisor
Kim will be regularly giving us updates on the progress of issues raised at the Disability Sector Reference Group (DSRG) meetings at the Whangarei District Council. Continue reading to find out about mobility parking spaces and access issues in and around the CBD.
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Home Carers Seminar
Published May 15th 2008, Posted in Northland
Alzheimers Northland is holding a seminar for Home Carers of people with dementia, at Alzheimers House, 321 Western Hills Drive on Friday 23rd May from 9.00 - 3.00.
This free seminar will offer practical strategies for people at home coping with caring for someone with dementia.
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Date change for Momentum 09
Published May 13th 2008, Posted in National
Momentum 09 is being held at AUT University of Technology in Auckland. We are shifting the dates by a week to avoid clashes with the beginning of the academic year. This will allow us more freedom and access to the venue which is great. The new dates are 25th - 28th February 2009.
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Parafed North Island Games
Published May 12th 2008, Posted in Northland
The 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 Comments
CCS 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 Northland
The 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 National
Call 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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