The Auckland Disability Providers Network Inc. (ADPN) aims to collectively work on initiatives and issues around providing services for disabled people.
| July 29, 2010 |
| 10:00 am | to | 12:30 pm |
The latest umbrella organisation for disability service providers to be launched is NZ Disability Support Network Inc (NZDSN). It has similar aims to ADPN, but works as a national organisation. The newly appointed CEO of NZDSN, Sandie Waddell, will be speaking at our next meeting on Thursday 29th July 2010 about the organisation and its function. We will also hold our AGM at the same meeting.
It is important that a strong bond is established between the two organisations, so we urge you to attend. The disability sector must work together if we are to achieve better conditions for the people we serve.
Come and meet Sandie and members of the ADPN Executive who work to represent our members, aiming for “an inclusive future”
Venue:
Western Springs Garden Community Hall
956-990 Great North Road
Opposite Western Springs Park
Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Morning tea
ADPN membership renewal time is upon us again. The end of May marks the end of our financial year. Invoices will be sent out to all current members, but for disability providers who are not members at present, we would like to see you become part of this strong team.
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.
The new national support organisation for the disability sector was launched on 14th April 2010 by the Minister for Disability Issues, Hon Tariana Turia.
The New Zealand Disability Support Network is an association of disability support services providers.
Vision
For a strong and collaborative community support sector that contributes to a society that values the lives, dreams and aspirations of disabled people
Mission
To develop and promote the capacity and capability of disability support service providers to partner with disabled people to meet their needs and aspirations
Click the link for further details about New Zealand Disability Support Network
| May 28, 2010 |
| 9:30 am | to | 12:30 pm |
The ADPN is proud to announce the first in a series of workshops which will assist the disability sector towards greater collaboration; to learn to be more resourceful, to form partnerships, to share and use networks to greater effect.
If we are to make every dollar stretch a bit further, we all have to work harder and with greater imagination and creativity to ensure we keep our heads above water.
This will be a constructive event, an opportunity to build relationships; achieve strength and economy; improve services through synergy.
When: Friday 28th May 2010
Details: Collaboration Forum Flyer
This workshop will open opportunities for different organisations to work together more. We all have equipment that is not in full time use, expertise that could be shared, training sessions from which others could benefit, premises that could be better utilized, the list goes on. The problem is that we don’t know who has what, nor how to access it. Who knows what we could be sharing and making better use of? Let’s work towards unnecessary duplication, ensuring greater efficiency. It has to be “win – win” all round.
The ADPN is working towards a Super City which recognises Disabled People as being citizens with the same rights and needs as any other and we have made a further submission which can be read: Ak Council Local Boards submission March 2010 (2).
The Social Policy Forum discussion paper is being co-ordinated by the Ministry of Social Development and submissions close on 21st May 2010. Your voice is important to ensure it is Aucklanders who are saying what they want, so write a submission, or send your views to the ADPN so that they can be incorporated into a joint one info@adpn.org.nz
