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Everything you need to know about thriving independently as a person living with disability or ill health. Found some new information you think we should know about? Email Bev your newsGetting Around Find out about accessible transport; taxis, mobility parking, buses, free mobility scooters, drivers, special education school transport assistance and more. Read more about mobility and accessible transport Work Where to go for assistance, who to talk to and your entitlements. Self-start and work modification grants, and workplace modifications. More about employment options Living Independently at Home How to modify your house, community support services, home insulation subsidies, Housing New Zealand’s ‘Suitable Homes’, respite services... Read more about living independently Education ORRS Funding, IEP’s Individual Education Programme, disability awareness training for teachers, scholarships and tertiary education, hearing dogs… More about education disability awareness training Communication Telecommunication services for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired, deafblind or speech-impaired, Talk Link, Senior Net, video conferencing… Read more about communication services Sport and Recreation Outward Bound and Spirit of Adventure, ‘No Exceptions’ training, New Zealand’s accessible walks, Halberg Trust activity fund… Read more about sport and recreation Safety and Security Medico blister packs, fire safety information and the Turangi Search and Rescue tracking pendants for those with early Alzheimers… More about staying safe around the home Travel and Tourism Accommodation and activity reviews by our very own Bev! Wheelchair accessible forests and accessible holiday homes… More about disabled-friendly travel and accommodation in New Zealand Personal Health Stay fit and healthy with green prescriptions, ACC Tai Chi classes, ‘Sit and Be Fit’ classes, and Healthline… Read more about keeping fit and healthy Community Groups Adult literacy, bi-polar support, Caring for Carers Inc., cleft lip and palate support, Crohn’s and Colitis support, Riding for the Disabled, Workstar… Read more about community disability support groups Funding Information Individualised funding and scholarships for the hearing and/or sight impaired, and those living with multiple sclerosis, paraplegia, dyslexia… Read more about disability funding information Caring for Others Information on the Carer Support Subsidy which is an allocation of a day for full-time unpaid carers to have a break… Read more about the Carer Support Subsidy News and Events The latest news that affects you Found something you think we should know about? Email Bev your news |
