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 […]
Tools and tips for talking about sexual wellbeing This session introduces Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa (formally Family Planning). Resources available, include Easy Read; Consent for Sex; and a new sexual wellbeing […]
Home & School: Joyful connections and a strong relationship I’m presenting in my capacity as a parent, not in a professional capacity. My daughter Charlotte is in Year 5 at […]
Brain Train: SMART Actions That Might Boost Cognition and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome Two of the most common, yet challenging, questions that Dr. Skotko is asked […]
Planet Puberty: Helping Your Young Person Navigate Puberty with Confidence This session provides an introduction to Planet Puberty, a practical resource designed to provide parents and carers with information and […]
Turn and face the strange changes” – managing puberty Krissy will talk about the topic of puberty as it relates to her experience of raising a son with Down syndrome, […]