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SUMMARY:Disability Support Services Community Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Disability Support Services (DSS) community consultation is open and will run through 24 March 2025. This consultation builds upon the feedback DSS received from their 2024 survey and submissions.\nIn alignment with World Down Syndrome Day this year\, the NZDSA calls on all governments to Improve Our Support Systems. We strongly encourage you to take part in the consultation process to help shape future support frameworks.\nThe NZDSA will also host two online forums to provide a space for our community to come together and share their insights. These contributions will play a key role in shaping the NZDSA’s official response to the consultation. \nTopic: NZDSA – DSS Consultation\nDate: 12 March 2025\nTime: 07:30 PM Auckland\, Wellington \nMeeting ID: 846 4073 2262\nPasscode: 144715 \nRead here for all the details  on DSS Consultation\nhttps://www.disabilitysupport.govt.nz/consultation
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/disability-support-services-community-consultation/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:ASID Aotearoa NZ Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASID Aotearoa NZ conference – Data\, Design and Delivery: Research to support people with a learning (intellectual) disability – Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability \nMonday 17 March 2025\n9am – 4:40pm NZDT\nIn person: Harbourside Function Venue (Shed 22)\, Wellington\nThis conference will be of interest to: \n\nPeople with lived experience of learning (intellectual) disability\nWhānau and family members\nResearchers (including student researchers)\nService providers\nHealth and disability professionals\nGovernment officials
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/asid-aotearoa-nz-conference/
LOCATION:Harbourside Function Centre\, 4 Taranaki Street\, Wellington\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ADSA Rock your Socks
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URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/adsa-rock-your-socks/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Auckland Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:clo@adsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:The Big Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join us online on Friday\, March 21\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM for The Big Connect as we come together to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!\nThis year\, Down syndrome communities worldwide are calling on governments to improve support systems for people with Down syndrome and their families. Now is the time to connect\, advocate\, and take action!\nWhy Support MattersSupport isn’t just helpful—it’s a human right.• People with Down syndrome deserve the opportunity to live\, thrive\, and fully participate in their communities.• Families need the right resources to provide meaningful support to their loved ones.• The right support at the right time ensures dignity\, choice\, and independence.\nWhat to Expect at The Big ConnectExpert Panel & Discussion – Hear from a diverse group of experts and leaders as they discuss what a strong\, inclusive support system should look like.\nThe panel experts include:• Prudence Walker\, Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights Commissioner• Bridget Snedden President of Down Syndrome International• Paul Gibson\, Chief Executive\, VisAble former commissioner on the Abuse in Care Inquiry. As the first Human Rights Commissioner with responsibility for disability rights• Loren Savage\, Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive\, Whaikaha\, Ministry of Disabled People• Juliana Carvalho\, Project Manager\, Access Matters Aotearoa Trust• Shara Turner\, Advocate\, IHC New Zealand• Trish Grant\, Inclusive Education Lead\, IHC• Dr Maree Kirk\, Director of Networks of Expertise– Supporting Teachers Practice• Jennifer Del Bel\, Managing Director\, Downlights• Grant Cleland\, Managing Director\, Creative Solutions• Andrew Oswin\, STEP-UP member and Ambassador on Down Syndrome International\,• Erin Smith\, Abigail Knight\, Vinnie Vaccarino\, Rochelle Waters\, Peter Rees\, Mohit Chand\, all STRIVE members• Laurie Hilsgen\, CEO\, Carers New Zealand• Associate Professor Brigit Mirfin-Veitch\, Kaiwhakahaere – Director\, Donald Beasley Institute\nCommunity Voices – Share your insights\, learn from others\, and help shape the conversation.\nAlthough our community is spread across the country\, The Big Connect is our chance to unite\, celebrate\, and make our voices heard.\nTogether\, we can send a powerful message to our government about real actions needed to improve support for people with Down syndrome.\nLet’s make a difference! Mark your calendar and join us at The Big Connect.
URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/the-big-connect/
LOCATION:Zoom\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Zealand Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:na@nzdsa.org.nz
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SUMMARY:ABCD Group Lido Get Together
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URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/abcd-group-lido-get-together/
LOCATION:Lido Aquatic Centre\, Park Road\, Palmerston North\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:ADSA Big Picnic
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URL:https://nzdsa.org.nz/event/adsa-big-picnic/
LOCATION:Papatoetoe East Primary\, 138 Tui Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
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ORGANIZER;CN="Auckland Down Syndrome Association":MAILTO:clo@adsa.org.nz
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