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June 2008

The Man With No Arms

Published June 30^th 2008, Posted in Northland

In this absorbing book Glenn Busch captures with compelling authenticity the intimate stories of nine people who live daily with the reality of a disability.

They speak candidly of growing up, the importance of work, family, relationships, parenthood, of wanting to be treated like everyone else in a world that still chooses to see them as different.

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Guest speakers needed

Published June 26^th 2008, Posted in Northland

Invitation to be a guest at the “My name is ….” workshops

The “My name is…” exhibition which launches on Friday 01 August 2008 at Reyburn House Art Gallery, Whangarei explores the lives of people with disabilities. Sponsored by IHC and CCS Disability Action, it brings together the best of the photographic work of Hanne Johnsen.

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Who decides who gets born?

Published June 26^th 2008, Posted in National

Media release from DPA (Disabled Persons Assembly)
Bioethics report recommendations have “lost the plot”

The just-released report from the Bioethics Council about pre-birth testing has delivered recommendations that fail to protect disabled people from a ‘designer baby’ future. Gary Williams, CEO of DPA says the recommendations will simply reinforce disabled people’s concerns that their lives have a lesser value, and are poorly protected.

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Arthritis medication funding woes

Published June 26^th 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 25^th 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 25^th 2008, Posted in National / 1 Comment

Website ‘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 24^th 2008, Posted in Northland

Figures 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 24^th 2008, Posted in Northland

Based 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 24^th 2008, Posted in National

The 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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