Conference sessions for people with Down syndrome
When: Saturday, 9th October 2021
Time: 10am – 11am
Where: Zoom
Who: Sir Robert Martin
What will he talk about?
From Institution to Knighthood
A little more about Sir Robert Martin
Sir Robert has spent his life advocating on behalf of disabled people and in particular people with learning disability, both in New Zealand and around the world
Sir Robert was New Zealand’s nominee for the Committee for the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and was successfully elected to this role in June 2016. He has completed his first four-year term as an Independent Expert and was re-elected for a second term which started in 2021.
Sir Robert received his knighthood in January 2020 for his achievements and it is believed that he is the first person with a learning disability to have received such an award.
When: Thursday, 14th October
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Erika Butters
What will she talk about?
Supported Decision Making – a Human Right
Everyone has the right to make decisions, and everyone has the right to access support to make those decisions. This workshop will help you understand Supported Decision Making in New Zealand and the rest of the world. It will also help you understand who may require decision making support and give suggestions on how to practice supported decision making. The workshop will also talk about capacity, will and preference, and safeguarding.
A little more about Erika
Erika works as the Director of The Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding Adults Trust. She wants all New Zealanders to have their rights and well-being protected and promoted. Erika has worked to make independent advocacy and support for decision making available to all disabled people in New Zealand. Erika works and lives in Wellington.
When: Thursday, 21st October 2021
Time: 7pm-8pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Dr Mark Sinclair
What will he talk about?
Managing your feelings
A little more about Dr Mark Sinclair
Dr Sinclair is a registered psychologist with 40 years of experience in clinical psychology in New Zealand and Canada. He has worked in a variety of mental health services within the public and private sectors, specializing in developmental disorders and challenging behaviour.
He continues to have a private clinical practice in Auckland and Thames which includes forensic assessment for the Family Court and reports in relation to immigration matters.
When: Thursday, 21st October 2021
Time: 7pm-8pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Meet all the Stars
What will they talk about?
They will tell us why they got an award or a nomination for an award?
They will also share with you how they create a great life.
Joining this star cast
Libby Hunsdale – actor in the movie Poppy
Michael Holdsworth – member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
Rochelle Waters – NZDSA National Achievement Award
Amelia Eades – NZDSA National Achievement Award
Jacob Dombroski – NZDSA National Achievement Award
Luka Willems – nominated for the Attitude Youth Award
Lily Harper -nominated for the Attitude Creative Award
Carlos Biggemann – nominated for the Attitude Creative Award
Bradley Lewis – nominated for the Attitude Enterprise Award
Alfie Linn – nominated for the Attitude Sporting Endeavour Award
