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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
Palliative Care workshop
Published May 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
The Motor Neurone Disease Association is holding a series of workshops for professionals and lay people with an interest in Palliative Care and Motor Neurone Disease.
The “Palliative Care workshop for Patients with Motor Neurone Disease - what can we offer?” will be presented by Dr David Oliver and one of these workshops is being held in Whangarei.
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Altogether Autism Regional Network Meetings
Published May 19th 2008, Posted in Northland
March and April saw the first round of the Altogether Autism community network meetings held across New Zealand. All and all they were well supported with positive feedback from attendees.
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Touring Intimate Encounters
Published May 16th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Is your organisation interested in educating the wider community about disability issues?
Would you like to host an event that provides a strong visual impact along with honest stories from the participants?
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MoH Long Term Conditions Workshop
Published May 15th 2008, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
The purpose of the hui is to develop the relationship between the community and voluntary sector and the Ministry of Health, in the area of long-term conditions.
The hui will also provide an opportunity to up-date community and voluntary organisations working in this area on current projects in long-term conditions.
The Whangarei workshop is to be held on Thursday 12th June at Forum North, Cafler Suite 1 from 10am until midday.
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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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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!