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NZDSA Membership
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here if you would like to print out a membership form and
post it to us.
About NZDSA Membership
The NZDSA promotes the interests of
people with Down syndrome and their families by:
- producing
publications which provide information to new parents
- publishing
information that is accessible to families
- publishing
a quarterly newsletter
- providing
face-to-face support to new parents, through hospital and
home visits
- providing
ongoing links between families
- maintaining
regional groups and networks
- establishing
and maintaining relationships with other disability organisations
- responding
to political and social issues by submissions to government
bodies and through the media
- initiating
project that will have a direct benefit to people with Down
syndrome and their families
- presenting
information programs to medical practitioners, students, educators,
and community orgranisations, in order to enhance their interactions
with people with Down syndrome
- providing
a communication and information base
- maintaining
links with Asia Pacific Down Syndrome Federations and worldwide
Down Syndrome Associations
Structure of the Association
The Association is an Incorporated society
administered by a National Committee consisting of seven elected
representatives. A National Co-ordinator is employed by committee.
The NZDSA Inc is funded by , membership subscriptions,
grants, donations and fund-raising. The Membership Fee starts
from NZ $30.00 per year.
Once your are on our national
register, you will receive a quarterly newsletter - with up-to-date
information.
The
Secretary
NZ Down Syndrome Association
PO Box 4142
Auckland
New Zealand
Or if there is any further information
you would like please contact the National
Coordinator.
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