All information is on the special website: www.thebigevent.org.nz

There will be over 100 stands, pleanty of fun, sports demonstrations and the opportunity to have a go at many different activities. There will also be a disco on Saturday for the younger people!

Make sure it is in your diary and bring the family – there will be something for everyone.

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

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 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.

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

**Items of special interest and importance. Please make sure to read them and contact us for more information.

ADPN E-newsletter May 2011sml (2)

A National Disability Expo brought to you by the Auckland Disability Providers Network

2nd and 3rd December 2011 – International Day of the Disabled.

ASB Events Centre
Greenlane

To read News Bulletin Number 1 Expo Bulletin No 1. ver3

Now is the time to enter it in your diary and make sure you have registered your interest if you would like to participate.

PO Box 21 705
Henderson
Waitakere 0650

Before finalising the arrangement to rent the office, a Barrier Free report was carried out by Tony Howe of the Disability Resource Centre. His report, which includes some photos, can be viewed ADPN Accessibility Report from site visit

New Zealand’s Biggest Ever Health & Disability Expo.

Expressions of Interest – REGISTER NOW!

Send an email to pam@adpn.org.nz noting in the subject line:
“Expo interest”

Name:
Organisation name:
Phone number:
email address:
Type of business: (service provider, product, information etc.)
Any other information you feel is relevant

Stay in touch

Pam Antill
Executive Officer
Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc.
PO Box 13385
Onehunga 1061
DDI: (09) 636 0834
(09) 636 0351 X 214
info@adpn.org.nz
www.adpn.org.nz
16th August 2010

Our vision is for an inclusive future for people with disabilities in the Auckland region. More than ever with the move towards the Super City, we are working to ensure the political leaders are aware that people with disabilities are people first, with all the same needs, desires and RIGHTS as anyone else. Access from every aspect is being championed by the ADPN on behalf of all people with disabilities.

Our mission focuses on Disability Providers working together to ensure access to, and equity of services, for people with disabilities and their supporters. Advancing the collective strength of Auckland Disability Providers.

As a member of the ADPN, your organisation can feel part of the action and have a voice when issues are addressed.

Contact us for more information: info@adpn.org.nz
Phone: 09 636 0834
Membership renewal form 2010-2011 for a membership form.