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Here it is, the final event for Assume I Can - The NZDSA's virtual conference celebrating World Down Syndrome Month.![]()
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This event will be run on a regular Zoom, followed by the NZDSA AGM and time to connect and socialise to close the conference. Please see the Zoom link below.![]()
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Monday 21st October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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This is Me![]()
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Molly Kate has been dancing since before she walked. Her joy comes from expressing herself through dance with a love of stage, music, bright lights and audiences to share with. Her goals are to dance on music videos with some of her favourite stars. Maddison Hale, dancer, choreographer extraordinaire, met Molly and immediately saw her drive, potential and love of dance. She has taken Molly under her wing as her mentor. Maddie has danced internationally with Paris Global and The Royal Family dance crew. She is Molly's life and dance coach, teaching her to choreograph her own dances, mix music and challenges her to chase those dreams. Jake Dennis - Professional Photographer/Videographer and exceptional brother to Molly. Jake manages Molly's professional Instagram @mollykatedances, initiated her first flatting experience with him in the city, supports the growth of her artistic journey. Molly refers to him as Her Rock. Jake works with Film Construction in Auckland. His work became nationally recognised when shooting for All Is For All, the "We Are Here" campaign, advocating for inclusion of the differently-abled community in New Zealand's fashion landscape and mainstream media.![]()
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Molly Kate Dennis![]()
Dancer, Model and Change Maker![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy![]()
Audience: All ![]()
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We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow, here is the link to the event:![]()
Date: 21st October 2024![]()
Time: 07:30 PM![]()
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Meeting ID: 862 4558 8856![]()
Passcode: 628365
Whoops! A quick correction: Today's Event: I hate to break it to you, Mum, with Lily Mae kicks off at 4:30pm, not 7:30pm as advertised in our last post.![]()
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This is going to be a fantastic session; here is a quick link to join in at 4:30:![]()
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events.zoom.us/ej/AvzN5nCyQdmSr31Qzw3gNN2lAo-IiWA0Pc88-SKJaH0bFc-Ie7s_~AyUWFUVhC4sR3pXk-attTUfJ4v...![]()
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We look forward to seeing you later today!
Assume I Can - The NZDSA's virtual conference celebrating World Down Syndrome Month contines into week 3 today! ![]()
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Here are the amazing events to close out this week.![]()
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If you would like to see the full programme and pre-register for events, please follow this link, otherwise see the quick links for each event below:![]()
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events.zoom.us/eo/AkhTIN177wmGGRACwn7QU3504ZCO_iiGV39k4mwYH1cXtyLCevoD~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg![]()
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Thursday 17th October![]()
12.00pm![]()
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50 years of Music Therapy in Aotearoa![]()
With Dr Sarah Paterson-Hamlin![]()
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Focus: Development![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/AuNAVyKecy6krdwtlGdA8i5Ijs9sLkpXD33HqhAuW5M-rlG8UjdM~AukRIL4NtPNRKHhaNIOnep8tQI...![]()
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Thursday 17th October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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Volition and Supported Decision Making![]()
With Erika Butters![]()
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Focus: Self-determination![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/An6g4cLotUNIH9AL_9AyhVE5L8_q1iTNf-hd0cx9ib8ncPqxgqNG~Al-jeaCAg2_soDq2p9s5uqI23D...![]()
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Friday 18th October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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STRIVE: our journey as self-advocates to work together to have a national voice and become champions of rights.![]()
With Erin Smith, Rochelle Waters & Zandra Vaccarino![]()
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Focus: Inclusion and Advocacy![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ej/Ajkxwgy3rOSA6TZaP7QvvgCmbzWCK5G9C0SuwYHZub9JK3ur8OlG~AwofJzgfuYEdfnBS-K_7MHT59N...![]()
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Saturday 19th October![]()
4pm![]()
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My life, my choice, to create a good life![]()
With Vincenzo Vaccarino![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy ![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ej/AvxH4Eyr5IvEvtkjhDqu4aUk2FSSruyalzepv70ivqDxuG_J7TiL~AyHPVAqZcdHsuYGQ-JPWbmBxYH...![]()
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Saturday 19th October![]()
4.30pm![]()
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Hate to break it to You Mum![]()
With Lily Mae Ivatt-Oakley![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy ![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ej/AvzN5nCyQdmSr31Qzw3gNN2lAo-IiWA0Pc88-SKJaH0bFc-Ie7s_~AyUWFUVhC4sR3pXk-attTUfJ4v...![]()
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See you all soon
Assume I Can - The NZDSA's virtual conference celebrating World Down Syndrome Month kicks off week 3! ![]()
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Here are the amazing events for the start of the week; we will have another detailed post for you later this week outlining our events for the end of this week.![]()
If you would like to see the full programme and pre-register for events, please follow this link, otherwise see the quick links for each event below:![]()
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events.zoom.us/eo/AkhTIN177wmGGRACwn7QU3504ZCO_iiGV39k4mwYH1cXtyLCevoD~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg![]()
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Monday 14th October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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Easy Tips for Home to Support Early Development Through Play and Connection![]()
With Clare Pudney![]()
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Focus: Early Intervention![]()
Audience: Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/ApvwhoPbDJ-CgI0bRoMXXVeu7kadpFMVNsa-YoT0_SGIjHprmOhS~AqBHmD3feERrsipzZzXRJ_jPHR...![]()
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Tuesday 15th October![]()
12pm![]()
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Brain Train: SMART Actions That Might Boost Cognition and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease in People with Down Syndrome![]()
With Dr Brian Skotko![]()
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Focus: Health![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/AndkYFRHu13i6n8M7J7AqysSvycQ1QNc6qD9wtn-Nr9U4O2qKgc5~AgqFH3eBuIYQf_zFLEo7jO8jKw...![]()
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Wednesday 16th October![]()
12pm![]()
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Empowering Support for Breastfeeding Mothers of Babies with Down Syndrome.![]()
With Heather Miller![]()
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Focus: Health and Development![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/AhXe4wi4VMAFzu9diG93SgEnRSfS9synhZhwU5Td6rll4Vf1yPC2~AkrgZOl8pAKSR61uiovEjSIySj...![]()
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Wednesdat 16th October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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Changing the Perspective -Together We Can![]()
With Gabrielle Salmon![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy ![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/AnDEt1E3GYoiYlNVbisp3F9dBcVugrOjvuFHYbPzmBdWQHfEGN5K~ArWDFY2BBnjOAThG8-VWu--zgr...![]()
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We look forward to seeing you all soon!
Assume I Can - The NZDSA's virtual conference celebrating World Down Syndrome Month continues today; here are the amazing events for the rest of the week. ![]()
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If you would like to see the full programme and pre-register for events, please follow this link, otherwise see the quick links for each event below:![]()
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events.zoom.us/eo/AkhTIN177wmGGRACwn7QU3504ZCO_iiGV39k4mwYH1cXtyLCevoD~AggLXsr32QYFjq8BlYLZ5I06Dg![]()
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Here are the upcoming events:![]()
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Today at 12pm![]()
Empowering your Child’s Journey: The Crucial Role of Speech-Language Therapy for a Fulfilling Life![]()
With Victoria Smith and Polly Newton![]()
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Focus: Speech Therapy![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, educators, speech and language therapists and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/AnHF7W0dl-7HmW58NjJtBxCHIhSCIcHErBXUVGJ3El_bsNfIPxeH~AvcCt3d52kAABUQujP2vLiPUNB...![]()
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Later tonight at 7:30pm![]()
Success in Education – NZ Maths![]()
With Margi Leech![]()
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Focus: Education![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/Ag0KaGTiP1PzTYERmwgcjH6VNXq-uANK3seuI2NuxKDdV9xTRMF9~Ag1x2M2mBSk0lSiv4XqJwC3zrg...![]()
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Thursday 10th October![]()
12pm![]()
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Democracy and Down Syndrome![]()
With Dr Sarah Paterson-Hamlin![]()
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Focus: Education and Advocacy![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/Ar63qlRdz2ByNhOfp81-B-G4F8hQ08opTVN5s39jkYyyY_u0psnc~AtAkc1pIkDmk4bj_K1hoR131hn...![]()
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Thursday 10th October![]()
7.30pm![]()
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Inclusive Literacy Design – Education to Enhance Literacy, Communication, and Social Inclusion.![]()
With Dr Maree Kirk![]()
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Focus: Education![]()
Audience: Parents, whānau, and professionals![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ev/Aki4YZYbRutQgeihGJCzYX8NWxzIcTTGubW2KrhfIYIbgBL5cGoe~Au5X3LM6KiahCHdZikrNjmdXT9...![]()
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Saturday 12th October![]()
4pm![]()
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YouTube – My Voice. When Words Fail Me, YouTube Tells My Story![]()
With Luka Willems![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy ![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ej/AtmhXUbfmwqoOhLJCS3xvxik68hSq1aN9af-_9bebkWnxEit9C-x~AwwB3MDHks_tZkGA-xBrgpqy-9...![]()
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Saturday 12th October![]()
4.30pm![]()
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Diving off the Blocks: Being a Pioneer on the S18 Swimming Competition Pathway![]()
With Joseph Blake![]()
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Focus: Adult life and Advocacy ![]()
Audience: All![]()
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Quick access link:![]()
events.zoom.us/ej/Atm7wzjkNasYtpF3GGoOW9SNBHpBQYHkXnnfuCVcXydzXVsMkSso~AzrrZHRuh40eGlJO-kXr6dhwAK...![]()
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We look forward to seeing you soon