The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises breastfeeding as a critical component of infant health and feeding, and this offers numerous benefits to babies, including those with Down syndrome (World Health Organization, 2019). This presentation examines the evidence supporting the unique advantages of breastfeeding for infants with Down syndrome and its potential to optimise their health […]
Gabrielle: ''What do you see when you look at me?" "I bet you see my disability. yet when I look at you I'm not looking for your disability because everyone has them." "What you cannot see are my talents." It's time to change the erspective and together we can do just that. Molly "Guess what?" […]
Music therapy has been transforming the lives of disabled people and those with mental health conditions in Aotearoa for 50 years this year. To mark the occasion, Registered Music Therapists from across the motu and beyond Aotearoa are converging on Wellington in September for a conference to share their insights and inspirations. Sarah works at […]
Volition is on a mission to empower everyone to be a decision-maker in their own lives. It's a human right! Volition champions supported decision making. This presentation will include an introduction to the principles of Supported Decision Making, then take a closer look at Volition, a new app to support Decision Makers and Supporters to collaborate […]
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Focus: Improved Futures-Improved Lives Audience: All It is your North Star Gives power and strength when things go wrong Soon after his birth, Garry and Bridget were determined to create a life for Alex that would follow the same path as his siblings. They wanted him to have a strong sense of belonging in his […]
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Focus: Improved Supported Decision-Making-Improved Lives Audience: All Supported decision-making is central to people having the support and lives they want, need, and deserve. In this presentation, Brigit will talk about what supported decision-making is and why it is such an important part of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She […]
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