Meghan scores try in Timaru rugby debut
By Joanne Holden After four years as “camp mother” keeping the Roncalli College girls’ rugby team hydrated, a Timaru 16-year-old with Down syndrome has made her debut on the field. Meghan Phillips burst into tears when her mother told her she would...
Models light up New Zealand Fashion Week
STEP UP A group of people with Down syndrome who have shown an interest in self-advocacy and want to work their way into the STRIVE team. Home 9 Search query for: pati Stand up loud Talk about Empowering People with Down syndrome to have Universal Participation...
Learning new things on NZDSA Camp
By Kaye Young The Vaughan Park Retreat Centre is a wonderful, peaceful place set above Long Bay Beach in Auckland, nestled into rolling hills with views across bush and towards the beach. The accommodation and food was generous and excellent and it was wonderful to...
Adventure, camaraderie and dancing at Youth Camp
By Coen Lammers Eight young people from all corners of New Zealand last month enjoyed a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, arts, dancing and of course plenty of finger-licking food at the NZDSA Youth Development Camp. The young adults ranging from 18 to 32 years old...