by Coen Lammers | Mar 19, 2020 | News, News, Our Stories, Parents, People With DS, Professionals, STRIVE, Support, Whanau & Friends
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...
by Gary Lee | Oct 29, 2019 | Employment, Me and my job, Parents, People With DS, Support
By David Skipworth Not many people would get away with interrupting Warriors coach Stephen Kearney while he’s delivering a team talk. Fewer still would dare to continue to speak over the top of the notoriously stern former Kiwis back rower and World Cup winning...
by Gary Lee | Oct 29, 2019 | Guardianship, Parents, Support
The IHC Advocacy team explains why the right to make your own decision is so vital to people with Down Syndrome. Being able to make our own decisions is a key part of how we all live our lives. From choosing between whether to have jam or Marmite on your toast, to...
by Gary Lee | Oct 29, 2019 | Guardianship, Parents, Support
By Nan Jensen The Family Court has the power to appoint a person to make decisions for a person who lacks the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of their decisions and/or the ability to communicate their decisions. Roles can be allocated for very...
by Gary Lee | Oct 29, 2019 | Education, Parents, Support
In her third article on education, Margi Leech provides tips for families to get their children truly included and get the most of out their time at primary school. Children and young people learn best when they feel accepted, when they enjoy positive relationships...
by Gary Lee | Oct 29, 2019 | Education, Parents, Support
In her second article on education, Margi Leech focuses on taking tiny steps in the earliest stages of teaching your child. Most parents and teachers have discovered that what they do for children with learning difficulties works for all children. This article does...
