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In this issue:
News about “The Big Event – Health & Disability Expo” – now to be held in March 2012. Keep track of this major event on the Auckland calendar.
Update on the ADPN & NZDSN merge
InterACT Festival October 2011
Voting information from the Electoral Office
“Show Us Your Disability Policy” forum
Mobility Parking website
Research: articles and comment on:
Does ADHD predict substance-use disorders?
The impact of stroke: are people with aphasia different to those without?
Obesity interventions for people with a learning disability: an integrative literature review.
Emergency Care Mobile Phone
Show us your Disability Policy Election Meeting 31 Oct 2011An event organised by a consortium of disability provider organisations is to be held on Monday afternoon of October 31st 2011. It will be an opportunity to learn about the Disability Policies held by 6 of the political parties. It will also be a chance to become aquainted with the voting procedure and how to register as a voter if you are not already on the electoral role.
If you wold like a more accessible version of the flyer, please contact the ADPN office on 09 836 2083 or email info@adpn.org.nz
The Big Event Expo-Date change-9-10 March 2012A New Date for The Big Event – Health & Disability Expo
The Expo is to be moved from December 2011 to 9th & 10th March 2012.
It is still going to be a bigger than ever event for the disability sector and there will be many exciting activities as well as information stands.
You could be part of this event as an exhibitor, entertainer, artist, sponsor or volunteer. Contact the ADPN office for more information:
09 836 2083 info@adpn.org.nz
Click on the address above to see the details.
| August 23, 2011 |
| 1:15 pm | to | 3:45 pm |
By popular demand our next forum is on the topic of Advocacy.
What is it? Who provides it? Who is eligible?
Advocacy flyer
Tania Thomas, Health 7 Disability Commissioner (Disability) will be the opening speaker and will be followed by 5 others, each giving a different perspective. There will also be an opportunity for some discussion, and of course, there will be a chance to chat over the tea cups with other colleagues from the sector, building up those valuable networks.
Click the link for the flyer and book now. Check out the early bird rates. To enjoy the reductions, send your payment in – cash, cheque, credit card or direct into the bank – we have made it easy!
Date: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Registrations: 1.15 pm
Venue: Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956 Great North Road, Western Springs
Please Note: The forum will be followed by the AGM
Features in this edition:
1st July ADPN changes to NZDSN Auckland Inc **
The Big Event – Health & Disability Expo **
AUT Survey of people with Hearing Loss
3 Research study results on Bone Health and Pain
The Circle of Trust Training and Development Trust (NZ) forthcoming workshops
Introducing Auriole Ruka, Regional Manager, CCS Disability Action, Northern Region.
Introducing Lifemark
Community Research
Key dates, events & conferences
**Items of special interest and importance. Please make sure to read them and contact us for more information.
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