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We want to hear from you
Published July 02nd 2008, Posted in NorthlandHave you received bad customer service because of your disability?
If the answer is ‘yes’, Tiaho Trust would like to hear from you.
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The getOutThere program
Published July 02nd 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
The getOutThere program has come to Whangarei.
This programme is targeted at getting people with cerebral palsy (who have a Total Mobility card and are a member of the Society) out into the community more.
It is a voucher system that helps fund that part of the taxi fare that is not covered by the Total Mobility Scheme in your area.
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Disabled leader creates change
Published July 01st 2008, Posted in Northland
Vanassa McGoldrick is well known in the disability sector in Northland.
She has helped create a more accessible Whangarei by working with council on issues affecting the disability community including access issues at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre and establishing the ‘Disability Working Parking Permit’.
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The Man With No Arms
Published June 30th 2008, Posted in Northland
In this absorbing book Glenn Busch captures with compelling authenticity the intimate stories of nine people who live daily with the reality of a disability.
They speak candidly of growing up, the importance of work, family, relationships, parenthood, of wanting to be treated like everyone else in a world that still chooses to see them as different.
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Guest speakers needed
Published June 26th 2008, Posted in Northland
Invitation to be a guest at the “My name is ….” workshops
The “My name is…” exhibition which launches on Friday 01 August 2008 at Reyburn House Art Gallery, Whangarei explores the lives of people with disabilities. Sponsored by IHC and CCS Disability Action, it brings together the best of the photographic work of Hanne Johnsen.
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Are you enrolled to vote?
Published June 24th 2008, Posted in NorthlandFigures show that an astounding number of people in Northland will not be involved in the electoral process because they have not notified thier Registrar of Electors that they have moved. Don’t let other people decide who forms our government for the next three years.
Have your say by ensuring you are registered to vote!
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Movie - Music Within
Published June 24th 2008, Posted in NorthlandBased on a true story, MUSIC WITHIN depicts how one man helped change policies and attitudes toward people with disabilities.
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Our Stories – creating positive change
Published June 10th 2008, Posted in Northland & Contains video content
‘Our Stories’ is a disability awareness and education community based project sponsored by IHC and CCS Disability Action.
Tiaho recently hosted a hui run by Project Managers Pip O’Connell from IHC and Sally Thomas from CCS Disability Action. The hui was an opportunity to give the Northland community information about the project including the photographic exhibition and workshops and how disabled people in Northland can participate.
For those not able to attend the hui, Tiaho recorded an interview with Sally and Pip about the project. Available at the end of this article.
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Position Vacant - Field Worker
Published June 09th 2008, Posted in Northland
The Motor Neurone Disease Association wishes to appoint a Field Worker for approximately 16 hours per week to work in the Northland area.
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Innovative Transport Service
Published June 09th 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust has established a Voluntary Transport Support Service in Kaikohe in response to a lack of accessible transport in the mid-North.
Disabled people were not able to fully participate in activities in their communities and a number of disabled school children were unable to attend school because there was no accessible transport.
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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!