NZDSA NOTICES

Sign up for 2021 Youth Development Camp

Calling for expressions of interest for the 2021 Youth Development Camp The 2021 Youth Development Camp will be hosted from Friday the 19th November to Sunday the 21st November 2021 at Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, Long Bay, Auckland. The NZDSA is calling for expressions of interest from NZDSA members over the age of 18 with Down syndrome who would like to attend this camp.

If you want to know more or you want to register your interest, please email neo@nzdsa.org.nz by the 30th April 2021. Please note that we have limited places on offer, so register early to secure your spot.

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 community. Please email Rose at 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.

Numicon Kits

Yes, now is the time to start thinking about whether you would be interested in loaning the NZDSA Numicon kits. 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 Rose 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: • Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust • Rata Foundation • NZ Lottery Grants Board • Holdsworth Charitable Trust • Thomas George Macarthy Trust • Pub Charity • Southern Stars • Downlights NZ • Enable NZ - Mana Whaikaha • COGS Christchurch • COGS Hamilton • COGS Manukau • COGS Manawatū/Horowhēnua • COGS Otago • COGS Whangārei • COGS North Shore • COGS Wellington • COGS Southland • Page Charitable Trust