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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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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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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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Raise funds for Epilepsy NZ
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in National
We are extremely excited to announce that the Epilepsy Association of New Zealand has been selected as one of six charities to be part of the Sovereign Sunshine launch on 1 May 2008.
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$100K Available for NZ Charities
Published April 30th 2008, Posted in National
Movie star Paul Newman, who will be donating NZ$100,000 to New Zealand charities via the Newman’s Own Foundation in the coming months. The foundation was set up by Paul Newman and see’s all profits after tax from sales of Newman’s Own products donated to charity.
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Interactive Drawing Therapy
Published April 30th 2008, Posted in National
Interactive Drawing Therapy are seeking registrations for foundation courses being run this year. Interactive Drawing Therapy reveals, heals, moves, fascinates, astounds, awes, and delights! It is also a valuable tool for self-work.
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NZ ASD Guidelines
Published April 23rd 2008, Posted in National
The NZ Autism Spectrum Disorder Guidelines were officially launched in Parliament on Wednesday 4 April by Minister of Health, Mr David Cunliffe on World Autism Day
NZ is the first country in the world to publish a whole of life guideline, as well as health, education, disability, Maori and Pacific perspectives
The NZ Autism Spectrum Disorder Guideline is a joint project of the Ministries of Health and Education and is based on overseas and New Zealand evidence, experience and practice.
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Special Olympian dies in canyoning tradgedy
Published April 21st 2008, Posted in National / 2 CommentsA disabled schoolboy who died alongside five classmates and a teacher in a river tragedy near Turangi was a Special Olympian who competed in an athletics event this month.
Tom Hsu had cerebral palsy and would have turned 17 on Thursday. The Taiwanese international pupilwas one of seven people from Elim Christian College to die in a flash flood while “canyoning” in Mangatepopo Stream on Monday.
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Hip, Knee Joint Seminar
Published April 21st 2008, Posted in National
Have you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Kaitaia area, Arthritis NZ is offering a great opportunity for people to attend a free seminar to learn more about hip and joint replacements and how to manage your mobility before and after surgery.
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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!