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November 2008
Disabled Surfing Assoc. NZ Branch
Published November 10th 2008, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Everybody is invited and welcome to attend the first official meeting, “Testing the Waters” , where officials from Disabled Surfing Association Australia will present information, including a DVD, on the requirements for the establishment of a DSA Branch in New Zealand.
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Deaf Assoc. Position Vacant
Published November 10th 2008, Posted in Northland
Service Co-ordinator - Northland
We are offering a great opportunity for a qualified Service Co-ordinator to join our Whangarei based team identifying and responding to individual and community needs within Northland Deaf community.
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Accessible voting for the Deaf Community
Published November 06th 2008, Posted in Northland
We have been notified by John Ward from the Electoral Enrolment Centre in Whangarei that to ensure that the Deaf community are supported to vote, there will be several accessible polling places in the Whangarei area that will have interpreters/communicators available if they have any questions.
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Our Stories wrap up.
Published November 01st 2008, Posted in Northland & Contains video content
‘Our Stories’, an educational series of events held in Northland was one of the most successful of it’s kind in New Zealand.
Tiaho Trust was appointed Local Co-ordinator for the Our Stories project held in August/September in Whangarei and very proud to do so.
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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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