by Jess Waters | Jun 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Disability Support Services Bill will shape disability support in Aotearoa New Zealand for years to come. The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) does not support the Bill in its current form. The NZDSA has participated in stakeholder meetings and hosted...
by Coen Lammers | Aug 1, 2021 | Arts, News, Our Stories, People With DS, Uncategorized
Jacob Dombroski is an incredibly talented young man. James Webber from the Wellington Down Syndrome Association wrote the following nomination to describe Jacob’s achievements. Jacob is well known in the Wellington region and nationally. He has a passion for people...
by Coen Lammers | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Coen Lammers | May 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Ministry of Education website offers a wide range of resources on different topics for learning support on their section Te Kete Ipurangi. Under the section Learning Support, the site offers a host of resources your family, school or teacher may find helpful. The...
by Coen Lammers | May 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
By Jayden Norrish Earlier this year I went on the first youth horizon course which was held by Outward Bound and adapted to suit teenagers with special needs. This was a sponsored course organized by Outward Bound. We got up early and travelled to the Auckland Airport...
by Coen Lammers | Mar 24, 2021 | News, Uncategorized
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...
