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May 2008
Disability Convention becomes law
Published May 06th 2008, Posted in NationalThe tyranny of distance can make New Zealand seem a long way from the centres of world power and decision-making.
Yet as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Disabled Persons became part of international law in the weekend (May 3), New Zealanders with disabilities can feel a sense of pride in their role in making the first human rights treaty of the 21st century reality.
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Register for Northland Boccia Champs
Published May 06th 2008, Posted in Northland
The 2008 Northland Boccia Championships are being held at the Genesis Energy Kensington Stadium on Saturday 14th June from 9am to 4.30pm. This is a one day, singles competition for pools BC1, 2, 3, and 4 combined, Kiwi and Open. The cost is $10 per person; closing date for registration is 30th May. Please bring a shared lunch, drinks will be provided.
Please note that this tournament is open to persons resident in Northland or members of the Northland Boccia Association Inc.
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Momentum’09
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in National
Call for Expressions of Interest
Momentum 09 is an International Disability Art Symposium being held in Auckland, New Zealand from the 4th till the 7th of March 2009. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists, performers, speakers, and delegates for Momentum09.
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“Right to Sign”
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in National
“The Freedom to Sign is Our Freedom of Expression” is the slogan for the second annual New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) week, which kicks off May 5 with events around the country.
National Coordinator of NZSL Week Angela Lindsay says, “This year, the purpose is to raise public awareness that NZSL also gives Deaf people a voice.”
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Raise funds for Epilepsy NZ
Published May 05th 2008, Posted in National
We are extremely excited to announce that the Epilepsy Association of New Zealand has been selected as one of six charities to be part of the Sovereign Sunshine launch on 1 May 2008.
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