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Customer service training video and workshop “No Problem, You’re Welcome” for retailers and other businesses or organisations to improve the level of disability awareness with their front line staff. An opportunity for professional development in customer service skills.
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In Northland, there are a range of organisations providing support and information about a specific disability, or disability in general and how it impacts on the everyday life of a person and their family/whanau.
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Here you will find an up to date one page, printable informational sheet for each of the Northland DIAS Collective supported by Tiaho Trust.
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Getting Out There - A guide to ‘Getting out There’ for people with disabilities, older people and their families.
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Sign High is a new TV series made here in Northland, and funded by the NZSL Board, that will be screening weekly from Thursday, 17th November 2016. Sign High is all about New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and is for Deaf and hearing people alike.
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Tiaho Trust has a fully accessible van based in Whangarei which community and disability organisations can borrow to transport disabled people to events.
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Tiaho has also been working alongside the DSRG and the WDC to publish an updated version of the ‘Access Whangarei Map’. This map has been designed to help visitors find their way around the city, listing mobility parking spaces, accessible amenities including toilets, accommodation, conference, retail and dining options and other useful information.
More InformationFollowing are some handy links to sites that may be able to help you with accessible holiday, leisure and tourism information and planning.
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Boccia New Zealand is responsible for developing and implementing a national strategic direction for the sport of Boccia.
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City Safe is here to keep Whangarei safe.
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During a natural disaster or in an emergency it is important that you can be updated on what is happening and get through to the emergency services. Here is information regarding a new FREE Hazard app for all smartphones and how to register for the Text 111 service.
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Finding a toilet when out and about can be a challenge for people with bladder or bowel problems. It could even discourage some people from going out altogether.
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Do you have difficulty hearing or talking on the phone? Register now for the 111 TXT service so you can contact Fire, Ambulance or Police in an emergency.
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The Centre is a day care service and available to adults of all ages. Clients have an age range from 25-94 years including those who are young with disabilities, the elderly and frail, those with memory loss, Head injuries and/ or other disabilities.
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The Halberg Disability Sports Foundation’s role is to enhance the lives of physically disabled New Zealanders by enabling them to participate in sport and recreation.
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How’s it Going? is a free conversation tool that can support people to work out whether they are living the life they want. People can also use it to talk, or think, about where they are at and where they want to be.
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Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy is a free and independent service funded by the Ministry of Health for adults 16 years and over who experience difficulty communicating effectively because of hearing impairment.
More InformationMary-Claire Taffs and Alina Mancini are the Health & Disability Advocate based in Whangarei covering from Te Hana to the Bay of Islands.
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Northland Parents of Deaf Children Inc. is a voluntary organisation formed in 1994 by parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.
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Seizure Support Northland is a friendly registered charity based in Northland who work together to support people living with seizures.
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Sign High series schedule of viewing times on downloadable PDF
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Need a lift? Have you heard about Total Mobility?
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“Parenting a teenager isn’t easy, but it can be a lot of fun if you follow a few basic guidelines, such as keeping a close relationship, supporting your kids as they learn from their mistakes, and serving as a good role model.”
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‘A Transition Booklet for Young Northlanders’ developed by CCS Disability Action and Tiaho Trust
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