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SUMMARY:Enhancing Employment for Individuals with Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session that will kick off with the launch of a new video designed to enhance the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s (NZDSA) employment resource kit. Created in partnership with Kindred – Psychology at Work\, this video is a key component in promoting inclusive hiring practices and supporting both job seekers with Down syndrome and employers. Following the video launch\, we will explore how these new resources integrate with Recreate NZ’s Moxie Programs to offer a comprehensive approach to improving employment opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sarah Ferens\n					\n					Sarah leads the Moxie programme at Recreate NZ\, supporting quality employment outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities across New Zealand. Moxie fosters courageous spirit in trainees\, community members and employers\, aiming to challenge limiting perceptions in society and to break the barriers to employment. \n  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Kate Maroulis\n					\n					Kindred – Psychology at Work is an organisational development and talent consultancy.  Directors Kate Maroulis and Georgina Kirk have partnered with the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association to design a series of resources to support more people with Down syndrome to gain meaningful employment.  Kate and George are Psychologists registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and passionate about creating New Zealand workplaces where everyone is included.  \n  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/enhancing-employment-for-individuals-with-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Self-Advocates with Down syndrome Reflect on Their Role as Co-Designers and Co-Researchers on an inclusive research process
DESCRIPTION:In 2020 the New Zealand Down Syndrome Association’s (NZDSA) leadership and advisory group for people with Down syndrome\, known as STRIVE\, decided to conduct research to understand how people with Down syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand were coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the first major lockdown. The presenters will discuss the team’s experiences and reflections within an inclusive research approach\, where disabled and non-disabled individuals collaborated as co-designers and co-researchers to conduct research and publish their findings in an academic journal. During the presentation\, the presenters will explain the reasons behind their decision to undertake research on a topic of their choice and of particular interest. They will also discuss how they utilised an inclusive research approach and highlight their active participation in every stage of the research process. Specifically\, they will discuss their involvement in designing the research questions\, choosing the design approach and method\, recruiting participants\, collecting and analysing data\, drawing conclusions\, preparing an academic article\, publicising the findings\, and advocating for impact. The presenters will also highlight the concept of reflexivity\, which is the continuous process of self-reflection that researchers need to undertake to become more aware of the research process. They will also explain how reflexivity was beneficial as a team activity\, as it enhanced the rigour and quality of the research\, resulting in more robust findings. In addition\, the presenters will provide a brief summary of the findings from their COVID-19 research. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Andrew Oswin\n					\n					Andrew Oswin is an inaugural member of STRIVE\, a current member of STEP-UP and an ambassador for Down Syndrome International. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr Franco Vaccarino\n					\n					Researcher \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/self-advocates-with-down-syndrome-reflect-on-their-role-as-co-designers-and-co-researchers-on-an-inclusive-research-process/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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