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Term ‘Deaf-Mute’ belongs in past
Published November 20th 2007, Posted in National / 1 Comment
The Deaf community are outraged with the use of inappropriate language describing Deaf people in the recent media coverage of missing person Emma Agnew.
The Deaf Association of New Zealand has sent out a media release stating that “The Deaf community ask that the term deaf-mute be left to history as it relates to a time long gone when Deaf people were not regarded as fully competent members of our community – of course a perception that is quite wrong”.
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Fun run helps Brain Injury Northland
Published November 19th 2007, Posted in Northland
Take up a Challenge and help Brain Injury Association Northland!
Andrew Bell is doing just that.....As part of his rehabilitation, his physio suggested he set himself a 6 month goal. Andrew found that the Chilltech Beach 2 Basin on 2nd March 2008 fitted the bill.
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Medical certificate changes
Published November 19th 2007, Posted in NationalRecently the Brain Injury Association Northland had a visit from Amy Walters – the new Health and disability Co-ordinator at Work & Income. Amy explained some changes that would effect people who receive a Sickness or Invalids Benefit.
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Opportunity to participate
Published November 15th 2007, Posted in NorthlandIMAGINE BETTER - An opportunity to build positive futures for young people with physical disabilities and their families
Standards Plus are conducting two focus groups in Whangarei on behalf of a philanthropic organisation that is looking at how they distribute funds to children and young people with a physical disability.
They are looking for 8 people for each meeting, the first meeting is for parents and the second is for young people with a disability aged 12 year – 21 years.
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Shouldering the burden
Published November 05th 2007, Posted in Northland
If your shoulder is suffering from wear and tear or injury, then a seminar being held by Arthritis NZ on November 21st may help.
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“Wow what a show!”
Published November 01st 2007, Posted in Northland
Pauline Allen-Downs, double pass ticket winner to the 10th Anniversary show of Touch Compass Dance Company at Forum North, Whangarei last night said after the event “Wow what a show”. Some of the words that come to mind to describe the show are; thought provoking, entertaining, out of the ordinary.
The whole cast worked synergistically together with energy to match throughout the whole show. The children in the audience appeared as enthralled as the adults throughout the whole event.
It was difficult to pick a highlight as the whole performance was fantastic. Overall a humbling experience, thank you for the opportunity.
Pauline Allan-Downs
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‘Blindsight’ - teenage climbing adventure
Published October 31st 2007, Posted in Northland
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, Blindsight follows the gripping adventure of six Tibetan teenagers who set out to climb the 23,000 foot Lhakpa Ri on the north side of Mount Everest.Your heart pounds, your lungs freeze,your in one of the most hostile environments on earth, your next footstep could be your last and your blind…
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Thanks Gail and Tiaho Trust for posting this information. I do hope people from the Northland can attend. Let me know if you require transport and I’ll see what I can do. Keep smiling, Mark