Friendship Matters: Planning Opportunities for Connection, Capability and Wellbeing Friendship is a key part of wellbeing, belonging and a good life, yet opportunities for friendship and social connection do not […]
Helping Children with Down Syndrome Sleep Better: Poor Sleep Isn’t “Just Part of It” Sleep problems are often normalised in children with Down syndrome. Families may not seek help, thinking […]
Capacity, Communication and Co-regulation This interactive session explores behaviour as communication, drawing on the principle that children do well when they can (Dr Ross Greene). Grounded in the conference theme […]
Manage My Health – Down Syndrome Style Empowering Families/Whānau Every Step of the Way. An interactive online session for parents, family members, and advocates. This session will provide you with […]
From Data to Dignity 2026: new insights and evidence This presentation will explore what the latest data tells us about the lives and experiences of people with intellectual disability in […]
Community connection: Shifting the inclusion focus This workshop is designed for neighbours, peers, community leaders and local groups who want some simple, actionable ways to be inclusive community members for […]
14th October 7.00pm or 7.30pm TBC Education For All Election Forum Details to TBC via the NZDSA Website and Facebook Theme: Education and advocacy Audience: All welcome
Your health and disability Code of Rights The Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner and the Independent Advocacy Service will discuss your rights and how to advocate for them […]
Friendship as a bridge from loneliness to connection Self-advocates with Down syndrome explore friendships Friendship is a universal human experience that plays a significant role in shaping individual well-being, social […]
The Recreate Way – Across Aotearoa Embodying and exemplifying the principles of EGL - the who, how, where, and why of Recreate NZ. Journeying with and for disabled youth. Presenters […]
Safer Walking This presentation introduces Safer Walking, a free, national programme that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion, by providing tools and strategies that support people with disabilities like Down syndrome […]
Through My Eyes: My Latest Photographic Project in Collaboration with the NZDSA Photography allows me to see the beauty in the world through my own eyes and share it with […]