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SUMMARY:Democracy and Down Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:When democracy was first getting started\, only men with property could vote. these days\, in most parts of the world\, everyone over the age of 18 can have a say in who their leaders are – whether they have two X chromosomes or three copies of chromosome 21! Unfortunately\, much of the political process is still challenging for the majority of citizens to navigate. In this presentation\, you’ll hear about how NZDSA approached this issue in the New Zealand elections last year\, and some ideas for getting engaged with democracy at all levels -from the local to the national to the global! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr. Sarah Paterson-Hamlin\n					\n					Dr. Sarah Paterson-Hamlin is a locally elected member of the Whau Local Board within Auckland Council and the Editor of CHAT 21\, the NZDSA’s journal. She is also a published poet with a focus on political themes and serves as the Funding Coordinator for the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/democracy-and-down-syndrome/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Literacy Design – Education to Enhance Literacy\, Communication\, and Social Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:It’s crucial to consider how children and young people develop their ability to express themselves through spoken\, visual\, and written language. \nTeachers and families can aid in this development by using a range of tools. Inclusive literacy design helps students develop their literacy skills across all subjects. It aims to improve their understanding\, competency\, communication\, and comprehension. By doing so\, students can communicate independently\, engage\, and learn within the curriculum and community\, and participate fully in their own unique way. By using the four-resources model and multisensory approach\, students can create meaning within texts and produce their own texts. Teachers and families can aid in this development by using a range of tools such as ICT\, literacy resources\, and communication strategies \nInclusive Literacy Design Packs are developed as part of workshops. These packs are the foundation to help students learn strategies that they can use throughout the school years\, later in tertiary education or work opportunities. The evidence-based approach is enjoyable and popular with students\, teachers\, and families. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dr Maree Kirk\n					\n					Dr Maree Kirk is the director of Networks of Expertise – Supporting Teachers Practice for learning disability and Down syndrome. The first Network of expertise to be awarded a Ministry contract for the Professional Learning and Development of teachers and kaiako working with Down syndrome and those with learning disability students. Dr Maree Kirk is the Developer and National Director of Supporting Teaching Practice for students with learning disability and Down syndrome (STPDS)\, a capability model that she has run as a national collaborative programme that has reached over 250 schools in New Zealand\, thanks to Lotteries\, COGS\, TECT\, and local community Trusts. https://www.stpds.co.nz/home She is the Regional Coordinator of the Bay of Plenty Down Syndrome Association Inc.  \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/inclusive-literacy-design-education-to-enhance-literacy-communication-and-social-inclusion/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Virtual Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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