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• Be prepared for an emergency: Workshop for ChCh disability community

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: planning, disabilities, workshop, disasters, emergencies, preparation
  Do you have a plan if there’s a Civil Defence emergency? You are invited to a FREE workshop to find out about emergency preparedness and response for disabled people including what you can do before, during and after an emergency

• Reports showcase community findings in ground-breaking policing research

  Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024 in: Resources and Information With tags: research, policy, maori, pacific, disabilities, Rainbow, mental health
  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: Training With tags: maori, disabilities, violence, abuse, webinar
  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

• Sign the petition to retain the Ministry of Disabled Peoples

  Posted: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in: Signatory Notice Board With tags: petition, disabilities, support
  A petition has started to retain the funding model that was in place at the beginning of the 54th Parliament for the Ministry of Disabled People (Whaikaha), Whaikaha’s role delivering disability support services, and the Enabling Good Lives (EGL) approach

• Inclusive Performing Arts Program from the Glass Ceiling Arts Collective

  Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in: Training With tags: disabilities, arts, Courses, young people
  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: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, violence, wellbeing, Vulnerability, resources, care, families
  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: Training With tags: recreation, physical activity, recovery, disabilities, brain, wellbeing
  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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, Community Groups, music
  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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: human rights, health, disabilities, disease, services
  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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, physical activity, support, event, Community
  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: Training With tags: disabilities, Community Groups, arts, development
  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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, accessibility
  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: Signatory Notice Board With tags: disabilities, accessibility
  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: Resources and Information With tags: recreation, 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: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, 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: Resources and Information With tags: disabilities, transport, older people
  A new resource called Community Transport Services in Christchurch/Canterbury  is now available on the Age Concern Canterbury website