New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA)

Success in Schools Workshop
2024-08-05 08:00 - 2024-08-06 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Success in Schools

Success in School for children who learn differently —Providing detailed information, practical guidance, and strategiesfor educating students with Down syndrome and other special learning needs.
Who is it for?SENCO’s, teachers, teacher aides, specialist staff, and parent educators, and anyone involved in educating of students with Down syndrome and other special learning needs.
Topics covered include:Inclusion, Learning Profile of students with Down syndrome, Behaviour, Friendships, Numeracy, Literacy, using Visual Aids to Access the Curriculum, and Collaboration for Success – IEP’s.In addition you will hear from 3 adults with Down syndrome who talk about their school experiences.

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NZDSA and Kindred Video Launch Event
2024-07-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Zoom, New Zealand
The NZDSA and Kindred are excited to invite you to join our video launch event, complementing our current Employment Resources. This event will feature videos of employers and employees sharing their thoughts and experiences on successful inclusive hiring and employment.
Georgina Kirk and Kate Maroulis from Kindred – Psychology at Work will also provide an overview of the Employer Resource Toolkit, a guide for employers on hiring people with Down syndrome, and the Career Plan Workbook, a guide for job seekers.
The event will take place online on the 30th July 2024 from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm. You can access the Zoom link below and view the promotional video.
This resource has pan-disability relevance. Please share the information with your networks.
Topic: Launch of Employment Stories
Time: July 30, 2024 12:30 -1.15PM Auckland, Wellington
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87813848158?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 878 1384 8158
Passcode: [REDACTED]

World Down Syndrome Congress 2024
2024-07-09 08:00 - 2024-07-12 17:00 | brisbane australia, Brisbane, Australia

ADSA Parents Night Out
2024-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Brothers Brewery Mt Eden, 5 Akiraho St, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand
ADSA Parents Night OutThis is an event for ADSA parents! A great chance to catch up socially with other parents in a relaxing setting. You are welcome for as little or long as you like. Just a drink, or dinner as well – its up to you.Its a great way to take some time to fill your bucket, sharing stories with other parents in the community and ALWAYS having a great laugh too.RSVPs are to Angela – 027 605 4496
View Facebook Event here

Korero & Kai Napier
2024-05-28 | Havelock North Function Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, New Zealand

STRIVE Funshop
2024-05-17 08:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 | Christchurch

ADSA Under 12's Get Together
2024-05-05 | Grey Lynn Community Centre, 510 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Korero & Kai Dunedin
2024-05-02 | Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, 118 High Street, Dunedin, New Zealand

Korero & Kai Invercargill
2024-04-30 | Langlands Hotel, 59 Dee Street, Invercargill, New Zealand

World Down Syndrome Day
2024-03-21
