by Coen Lammers | Dec 9, 2021 | Education, Education, Employment, Family-Whānau-Friends, Guardianship, Health, Member Resources, Parents, Parents, Professionals, Professionals, Stages of life, Support, Transition from School, Whanau & Friends
Everyone has the right to make decisions, and everyone has the right to access support to make those decisions. This workshop will help participants to gain a greater understanding of the national and international legal context of Supported Decision Making, who may...
by Coen Lammers | Aug 3, 2021 | Education, Employment, Guardianship, News, Parents, Professionals, Stages of life, 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 | 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...
