NZDSA Notices The NZDSA has curated information on COVID-19 on our website. The NZDSA attends MoH disability engagement meetings so please contact Zandra neo@nzdsa.org.nz if you have experienced difficulties in accessing vaccines. The NZDSA will be sharing the latest information available from the Ministry of Health and resources in our COVID-19 EBulletin.
Rose Award I would like to encourage you to nominate a deserving individual or organisation for the next edition of CHAT 21. The Rose Award provides the opportunity to thank individuals or organisations who either support individuals with Down syndrome or the Down syndrome co m m u n i t y. P l e a s e e m a i l L i n d a a t na@nzdsa.org.nz your nominations for an individual, family, or organisation explaining what they have done to “promote the participation of people with Down syndrome in their community”. We will acknowledge the person in CHAT 21 and will post them a letter outlining why they were selected and include a box of Rose’s chocolates.
Websites that have the latest and best sources of information • https://covid19.govt.nz/ • https://www.health.govt.nz/ourwork/diseases-and-conditions/ covid-19-novel-coronavirus/ covid-19-information-specificaudiences/covid-19-informationdisabled-people-and-theirfamily-and-whanau
Numicon Kits We still have Numicon kits available if you are interested in loaning one. Numicon is a multi-sensory, structured maths programme. If you would like to know more about Numicon, the website is numicon.co.nz/ If you would like to borrow a kit please contact Linda te Kaat for more information at na@nzdsa.org.nz or on 0800 693 725. Thanks Thanks to the following funders and sponsors who have made donations to the NZDSA this financial year: • Lottery Grants Board • Bluesky Community trust • COGS: Christchurch • COGS: Auckland City • COGS: Coastal Otago • COGS: Manukau • COGS: Whangārei • COGS: Waitakere City • Holsworth Charitable Trust • Eastern & Central Community Trust • The Catholic Women’s League of Aotearoa New Zealand
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