ADSA: Our New Look
VIncenzo before his wedding
Vincenzo and Rachel’s marriage seems to have shifted conversational boundaries. While most people are supportive I have certainly encountered prejudices so I have taken those opportunities to create awareness and hopefully challenge perceptions.
Ride for the Kids Manawatu
This year, local Manawatū hero Danny Harrison, organised the third Ride for the Kids motorbike fundraising event. The aim of the Ride for the Kids event was to raise awareness as well as money to support and to provide social engagement opportunities for children and young people in the Manawatū Down syndrome community. After the bikers and drivers had enjoyed the scenic route that Danny had planned, the Manawatū Down syndrome community had the opportunity to meet the riders and drivers at Wines Bar and Grill, to admire their splendid motorbikes and cars, to spend time together, to enjoy listening or dancing to the sounds of the great band, and of course to eat some delicious food. The NZDSA is so grateful to everyone involved in organising, sponsoring and supporting this event, especially organisers Danny and Lesley Harrison and Stephanie Dekker from Wines Bar and Grill
NZDSA E-News
The NZDSA regularly distributes the E-News with information, notices, training opportunities or special events to members who have provided us with email addresses. If you don’t receive the E-News and would like regular updates, would you please forward your email address to Jess at hello@nzdsa.org.nz or Linda at nzdsai@xtra.co.nz
A new visual identity has been on the cards since 2012, and it is finally here. We are excited to present the new Auckland Down Syndrome Association logo, kindly and expertly designed by our long-time supporter and fullservice independent agency Big Communications. The new logo takes inspiration from within Down syndrome itself, using the extra chromosome in a triangle that represents a number of things: • •
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A ‘tri’-angle for ‘tri’-somy 21 A ‘chromosome’ type shape rather than just a straight side An ‘A’ for Auckland A continuum
The existing colours – orange and purple – have been retained as strong block colours with the orange used to identify the extra chromosome from the other two chromosomes. Orange and purple are analogous colours, colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel, which match well, are often found in nature and are harmonious and pleasing to the eye. Other design elements will be introduced alongside the new logo and we will be rolling out this new look over the next few months, including a fresh new t-shirt design for Buddy Walk.
Hei konei rā Zandra
Leave no-one behind
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