Our Information
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
Our own Unsung Heroe
Published April 30th 2012, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust CEO Jonny Wilkinson was one of the inaugural ‘Unsung Heroes’ featured in the new-look Northern Advocate newspaper on Wednesday 25th April.
Wilkinson says “It is very humbling to be included in this feature with such great community leaders and it reflects on the great team we have at Tiaho Trust”.
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IHC Advocacy to the Heartands Forum
Published April 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
You’re invited to a forum in Whangarei that will provide information and resources to families raising disabled children.
Families tell us that support for their disabled children and young people is limited and poorly coordinated by the health, education and social development ministries. IHC believes New Zealand can do better.
In 2011 IHC published a Call to Action for Disabled Children to tell politicians what needs to change. IHC drew attention to the need for disabled children to be included in the community of all children so that their needs, rights, interests and well-being are at the heart of all government decisions.
IHC Advocacy is travelling to Heartland New Zealand in 2012 to talk with families and supporters of disabled children and young people.
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Hey Whangarei – Get your Mojo On
Published April 18th 2012, Posted in Northland
Tiaho Trust is pleased to announce that Mojo Mathers will be spending the day in Whangarei on Friday the 27th of April to meet with the disability community.
She will be speaking at the launch of SailAbility Northland in the morning and then again at Manaia Health PHO in the afternoon where the disability community of Whangarei will have the opportunity to hear about her political journey thus far.
A key person behind getting Mojo’s attendance at both events is Tiaho Trust’s CEO Jonny Wilkinson, “When I was pondering an appropriate celebrity or someone with Mana in the who’s who of disability Mojo Mathers seemed the obvious choice. I was delighted when Mojo enthusiastically responded to my request.”
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Governor-General pours Thomas tea
Published April 16th 2012, Posted in Northland
Story by Karina Cooper, Whangarei Report
The achievements of a Whangarei man with Down Syndrome had Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae pouring him high tea in fine style at Government House.
Thomas Sadgrove, 21, described as the ‘‘face’’ of Bunnings, received a New Zealand Down Syndrome Association national achievement award alongside IHC librarian and Special Olympics skier and swimmer Michael Holdsworth, 37, of Wellington; and Auckland Special Olympian Edward Borkin, 32, at a high tea function in the Government House ballroom surrounded by family
and friends.
Mr Sadgrove was awarded the prestigious achievement for his work at Bunnings Warehouse in Whangarei.
Read the full story here: Governor General pours Thomas tea.pdf
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Kaikohe Deaf Access Centre Opening
Published April 11th 2012, Posted in Northland
We are opening the new Kaikohe Deaf Access Centre and you will have a chance to see how it works for you.
Want to see a Deaf Aotearoa staff member or do you want an interpreter? Stop at Kaikohe and pop in for a visit! Easy to get in touch with Deaf Aotearoa staff. We have a webcam so you can see what equipment we have, or you can meet the interpreter.
Do you want to lipread while signing or talking? No problem! You can use video call and call us. You will be able to lipread while we talk.
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Altogether Autism Meeting
Published April 11th 2012, Posted in National
Altogether Autism is a national information and advisory service for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, whanau and the wider community. This Ministry of Health funded service is delivered by Parent to Parent and LIFE Unlimited.
The meeting is open to all people with an interest in ASD and will cover; the Altogether Autism service, its development to date and opportunity to meet some of the team, feedback issues and gaps in services, network with others and make connections and raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Please do invite anyone you know who may be interested in learning more about ASD.
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RNZFB Equipment Display Day
Published April 05th 2012, Posted in Northland
If you or someone you know has low vision, you may like to come along to one of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind Equipment Display Days. Two are being held, one in Whangarei and one in Kerikeri.
Come along to view a range of low vision equipment and gadgets that will be on display, we will be happy to help with any enquires you may have. These days are open to members of the public, if you would like further information please do not hesitate to contact Kylie on 09 437 1194.
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