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Disability Information and Advisory Support Services
In Northland, there are a range of organisations providing a Disability Information Advisory Service about a specific disability, or disability in general.
Get more information about these individual organisations and how to contact them in Northland.
Our Services
Our services are designed to educate, inform and support your organisation or business to research, develop and provide services that are responsive to people with disabilities.
• Project Management
• Event Co-ordination
• Disability Responsiveness Training
We have strong linkages and relationships with individuals and organisations in the Northland Disability Sector.
Doves Tail
Dove’s Tail is the commercial division of Tiaho Trust. We are involved in providing travellers with specific needs with information about operators, providers, facilities and events that understand what it means to be accessible.
For more information please visit www.dovestail.co.nz
Free ‘Understanding Epilepsy’ Seminars
Published May 23rd 2012, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland invite you to attend free seminars being held throughout Northland about ‘Understanding Epilepsy’. These seminars are being held in Whangarei, Kerikeri, Kaitaia, Maungaturoto, Kaikohe and Dargaville.
Topics that will be covered include; What is epilepsy, what causes epilepsy, recognition of seizure types, first aid for seizures, seizure triggers, recoding seizures, principles of anti-epileptic medication and life style issues for example.
Please download the attached document for dates, times, venues and contact details.
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Down Syndrome Protest at workshop
Published May 17th 2012, Posted in National
Story by Taranaki Daily News Online - Matt Rilkoff
Parents of Down syndrome children have been shut out of a nationwide series of workshops they say will help facilitate the genocide of future sons and daughters with the condition.
Last night a group of five parents handed out leaflets to midwives and GPs as they arrived at a workshop on antenatal screening for Down syndrome and other conditions in New Plymouth.
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Free resources to support young people
Published May 11th 2012, Posted in Northland
The Young New Zealanders Foundation is a charitable trust dedicated to helping young Kiwis by developing and distributing highly effective resources free to young people, their parents and caregivers, schools and counsellors.
The aims of the Foundation include: building a high self-esteem, teaching communication and personal coping strategies, and an ability to handle life’s stressors, developing a sense of purpose and a healthy attitude to mind and body, being able to ask for help when it is needed.
They have developed a range of resources and strategies for enhancing individual resilience in young people.
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Meningococcal C Vaccination ‘Catch Up’ Programme
Published May 09th 2012, Posted in Northland
Programme FREE from 16 May 2012 - for a limited period
Last year there was an outbreak of Meningococcal C disease in Northland.
Most of the people affected were young people and children, and three died. Meningococcal C causes meningitis (Inflammation around the brain) or septicaemia (blood poisoning) which can rapidly cause serious illness or death (within 24 hours). Fever, headache or a still neck, vomiting, and irritability or drowsiness are some of the symptoms. Some people will also develop a rash.
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It’s NZSL Week!
Published May 03rd 2012, Posted in National
New Zealand Sign Language Week, want to know what is going on?
Family Fun Day in Dargaville on Saturday 5th May from 10am to 2pm at the Fish Factory, (Youth Hall), 28 Hokianga Rd, Dargaville. This is a free public event for everyone.with free taster classes, competitions and games!!
If you are Interested in following NZSL Week 2012 activities please visit Deaf Aotearoa Website or visit Facebook - Deaf Aotearoa Page. You will see daily updates from all over New Zealand.
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Screening for Down syndrome - A community perspective
Published May 01st 2012, Posted in National
Midwives and General Practitioners have been invited to a series of nationwide workshops in May and June 2012 to further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding in relation to antenatal screening for Down syndrome & other conditions.
The Down syndrome community has been excluded from participation in the workshops and we are taking this opportunity to provide our positive perspective on the screening programme.
Please download the attached document to read more about: ‘The 11 facts for Midwives, GPs and Parents to know’, ‘Ethics and the Hippocratic Oath’ and ‘Loving Every Child: Defying Eugenics’
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Budget to boost disability services in Australia
Published May 01st 2012, Posted in NationalSydney Morning Herald - Jessica Wright April 30, 2012 - 4:58
PMPrime Minister Julia Gillard announced today that funding will be set aside in the May 8 federal budget to launch the national disability scheme a year ahead of the schedule set out by the Productivity Commission.
‘‘Ms Gillard said at an ‘‘Every Australian Counts’’ rally of almost 2000 people at Sydney Olympic Park, ‘‘Disability doesn’t discriminate and it could happen to anyone… Promise me you won’t stop campaigning and I will promise you we will not stop working on this.’‘
Follow the link below to view a video of the rally and hear why the Disability Insurance Scheme is so important to people with disabilities in Australia.
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