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October 2008
Parkinsons Awareness Week
Published October 29th 2008, Posted in Northland
Parkinsons Awareness Week for 2008 is 1 - 7th November.
Once again the topic for this years Awareness Week is “Get It On Time” stressing the importance of medication being taken at the correct time so the patient gets the full benefit.
This year the N.Z. Pharmacies Guild has offered their support and all their members will ensure that Parkinsonians getting their prescription medicines will have a reminder card included.
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Blind Kiwi wrestler
Published October 29th 2008, Posted in National
As Blind Week gets underway, one Kiwi athlete is not letting his disability get in the way.
26-year-old wrestler Clinton Hall cannot see his opponent and fights purely on instinct.
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Hip and knee joint replacement seminar
Published October 22nd 2008, Posted in Northland
Have you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Kerikeri area, Arthritis NZ is offering a great opportunity for people to attend a seminar to learn more about hip and joint replacements and how to manage your mobility before and after surgery.
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Election 08 - Vote Disability
Published October 21st 2008, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust, in conjunction with IDEA Services is inviting local standing candidates for the 2008 General Election to have an audience with the Whangarei disabled community.
The objective of the event is for the disabled community to be more informed about different political party’s disability policies and to put disability on the local political radar.
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Accessible voting
Published October 20th 2008, Posted in National
Election Day is Saturday 8 November. Polling places will be open from 9am until 7pm. They will be identified as fully accessible or accessible with assistance. Accessible parking and table top voting will be available.
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David and Prince step out
Published October 15th 2008, Posted in National
David Senior stepped out with his guide dog Prince, Mark Shanks and Ricky Robson in the 4km course in the Kaitaia run/walk event held last Sunday.
It’s really good to see people with disabilities being involved in the wider community and being seen out there supporting local initives.
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Miss the big debate?
Published October 15th 2008, Posted in National
As the 2008 general election campaign heats up, the official ONE News YouTube Election Debate, between Helen Clark and John Key, was broadcast live on TV ONE last night.
Unlike previous debates in which the host asks all the questions, this year the public had the chance to ask Helen Clark and John Key about the issues that matter to them.
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Great welcome back to school
Published October 14th 2008, Posted in National
Not many 15-year-olds would say they enjoyed their first day back at school, but for Paralympic champion and world record-holder Sophie Pascoe, yesterday was one school day she will never forget.
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School funding crisis
Published October 08th 2008, Posted in NationalAdvocacy groups, parents, teachers and principals are concerned that children with disabilities are not being adequately supported to attend and participate fully in their local state school with some children being sent home due to a lack of teacher aid resources.
This situation is distressing for parents who want their children to attend a mainstream school and for the children who are missing out on activities that their ‘able bodied’ peers participate in.
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Heavy Load rock!
Published October 08th 2008, Posted in National
Heavy Load, the UK’s only disabled punk band, are the subject of a rockumentary released this week.
A charismatic lead singer, a drummer who dreams of solo success, two guitarists and a bass player - Heavy Load are a band just like any other.
Except that they’re not. The disabled group are billed as Lewes’s answer to The Ramones.
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