Our Information
Disability Information and Advisory Support Services
In Northland, there are a range of organisations providing a Disability Information Advisory Service about a specific disability, or disability in general.
Get more information about these individual organisations and how to contact them in Northland.
Our Services
Our services are designed to educate, inform and support your organisation or business to research, develop and provide services that are responsive to people with disabilities.
• Project Management
• Event Co-ordination
• Disability Responsiveness Training
We have strong linkages and relationships with individuals and organisations in the Northland Disability Sector.
Doves Tail
Dove’s Tail is the commercial division of Tiaho Trust. We are involved in providing travellers with specific needs with information about operators, providers, facilities and events that understand what it means to be accessible.
For more information please visit www.dovestail.co.nz
Hip and Knee joint seminar
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in NorthlandHave you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Dargaville 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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Trust helps families into homes
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in NorthlandThe Whangarei Accessible Housing Trust now has eight houses and provides accommodation to eight families/individuals that would not otherwise be able to access housing to live independently in the community.
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Auction will help Hearing Society
Published July 17th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentAfter Mark Whitfield and Erica Kemp hijacked the Whangarei Hearing Association in 2005 they squandered thousands of dollars on household furniture, whiteware and office equipment - all of the highest quality.
An auction of these items is being held to recoup some of the squandered money for the newly formed H.E.A.R Society.
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What a great idea!
Published July 16th 2008, Posted in NorthlandHave a Cuppa for a Great Cause!
The Alzheimers Society Northland invites you to participate in our ‘Cuppa For A Cause’ campaign 2008.
‘Cuppa for a Cause’ is designed to raise awareness of Alzheimers and related dementia diseases and the support available for families through the Alzheimers Society, as well as an opportunity to raise funds for our local organisation.
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‘techsoup’ can help you
Published July 15th 2008, Posted in NationalTechSoup New Zealand provides donated software and hardware from companies such as Microsoft to eligible New Zealand Charities, Voluntary and Community groups with charitable status.
Via this program you can get all the latest Microsoft products. With more donors coming soon.
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Progressive Enterprise helps Alzheimers NZ
Published July 14th 2008, Posted in NationalAlzheimers Awareness week is from July 20th to July 26th however Progressive Enterprise stores including Woolworths, Countdown and SuperValue are raising money all this month for Alzheimers NZ to further research and development.
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Northland Parents of Deaf Children
Published July 09th 2008, Posted in NationalAre you the parent of a deaf or hard of hearing child?
Would you like to be part of an organisation that supports parents to provide their children with opportunities that will enable them to become the best that they can be. Would you like your child to have the opportunity to go to camps with other deaf or hard of hearing children and families so they can make friends and parents can share concerns and information?
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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!