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One year countdown starts for Special Olympics
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 10th December 2024 Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games one year from today
Accessibility community event from Lyttelton Community House
Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in:
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Join this FREE community morning tea and hear from two organisations providing support and resources to people with disabilities and older adults. Learn about Hāpai Access Cards and what Aspire Canterbury has to offer. Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Reports showcase community findings in ground-breaking policing research
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in:
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Community Research media release: 20th November 2024 The value of specific community-centric research has been substantiated today with the public release of in-depth research reports considered to be a world-first in policing research
Upcoming Critical Disability Studies Research Network seminar series
Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 in:
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The Critical Disability Studies Research Network (CDSRN) at the University of Otago is running a series of 2-hour webinars in November 2024 exploring and extending our understanding of critical disability theory, methodology, and research findings from Ao
Inclusive Performing Arts Program from the Glass Ceiling Arts Collective
Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in:
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Join an inclusive performing arts programme, where everyone is welcome to explore their passion for the arts in a supportive and inclusive environment
New campaign to prevent disabled people being groomed by extremists
Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in:
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Know The Signs is a new nationwide campaign that aims to prevent extremist groups from targeting disabled and vulnerable people - by raising awareness of the signs of violent extremism grooming
Exercise classes for people living with neurological conditions
Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in:
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disabilities
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The NeuroGym provides long-term condition-specific exercise for people living with neurological conditions like stroke, MS, and Parkinson’s, to help maximise their quality of life
Join the North Canterbury Therapeutic Choir
Posted: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in:
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The North Canterbury Therapeutic Choir is an extension of the Cantabrainers Choir and is making a difference for adults living with neurological conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis
End of COVID restrictions doesn’t end disabled people’s right to health
Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 in:
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Te Kāhui Tika Tangata | Human Rights Commission media release: 16th August 2023 The last of the COVID protections may have lifted, but disabled people still have the right to health and the right to support, says Kaihautū Tika Hauātanga Disability Rights
The latest mobility device that’s changing lives
Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 11th April 2023 Karen Brill bought a walking bike 18 months ago that has let her get her life back. Ms Brill was struggling with her weight, had damaged lungs, difficulty breathing and severe arthritis
Theatre Performance classes from Many Hats Theatre Company
Posted: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in:
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Would you like to gain a new skill, and apply yourself to some personal development? Many Hats Theatre Company provide inclusive drama groups that create a performance environment for vulnerable adults and adults with disabilities who may never have had
Council supports improved access for all
Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 in:
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A new card to improve access is now being used at all Selwyn District Council facilities. The Hāpai Access Card is now accepted at all Council facilities, allowing staff to better support people with disabilities to access and use the Council’s services
Community initiative helps make beach visits fun for all
Posted: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in:
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Christchurch City Council Newsline: 4th April 2022 For 12-year-old Connor Duncan-Caley and his mum Karen a trip to the beach has been a difficult rather than a fun experience
New design rolls out for disabled swimmers
Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in:
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disabilities
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 29th October 2018 An innovative and unique wheelchair design created by a local company is helping disabled swimmers get in and out of Council pools
Find out about the Inclusive Education Action Group
Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in:
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disabilities
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education
The Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG) is a charitable organisation that advocates for change in the education system
Community Transport Services in Christchurch and Canterbury
Posted: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in:
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transport
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older people
A new resource called Community Transport Services in Christchurch/Canterbury is now available on the Age Concern Canterbury website
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