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
Arthritis medication funding woes
Published June 26th 2008, Posted in National / 1 Comment
Media release from Arthritis New Zealand
Poor quality of life for those denied access to medicines
For more than half a million people in New Zealand arthritis is a way of life; it is the single biggest cause of disability in this country. Yet the medicines that could help reduce the burden of this disease are just not being made available.
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Fines go up today
Published June 25th 2008, Posted in National / 1 Comment
New legislation comes into force today that will make people think twice about parking illegally in on-street mobility parking spaces.
The fine is increasing to $150 up from just $40.
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Website helps memory problems
Published June 25th 2008, Posted in National / 1 CommentWebsite ‘myreminder’ has recently been established by Rhonda Preston to help her husband manage his new lifestyle after he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and was having real problems with his memory.
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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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National Travel Assistance Scheme
Published June 24th 2008, Posted in NationalThe National Travel Assistance Scheme provides financial assistance to People who are referred by their specialist to see another specialist, and need to travel long distances, or travel frequently.
Both specialists must be part of a publicly funded health and disability support service, e.g. renal dialysis centre or a specialist disability service.
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Ministry of Health Update
Published June 12th 2008, Posted in National
Changes to Vehicle Purchase and Modification Services
The Ministry of Health has recently approved significant changes to the funding guidelines for vehicle purchase and modification services.
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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!