NZDSA notices

Numicon Kits - Calling For Expression Of Interest Yes, now is the time to start thinking about whether you would be interested in loaning the NZDSA Numicon kits for 2019. Numicon is a multi-sensory, structured maths programme. If you would like to know more about Numicon the website is numicon.co.nz

• The NZDSA has 16 kits to loan to NZDSA members. • These kits can be used at home or school. • The loan period is from February/March to the end of November. • The NZDSA does require you to pay a refundable bond of $60.00. • The NZDSA will reimburse you the $60.00 bond if the kits are returned clean and complete. • The only cost to you is the courier and handling fee which is $30.00 and the cost of returning the kit to the NZDSA.

If you would like to loan a kit form please contact Linda te Kaat at nzdsai@xtra.co.nz or phone 0800 693 742, ext 2. and return by post or email by 10 December 2018.

Rose Award I would like to encourage you to nominate a deserving individual or organisation in. These awards provide the opportunity to thank individuals or organisations who either support individuals with Down syndrome or the Down syndrome community. Please email me neo@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”. I will acknowledge the person in CHAT21 and will post them a letter outlining why they were selected and include a box of Rose’s chocolates. Top 10 Maths Applications The NZDSA would like to know your favourite apps for maths. Please email your list to Jess at hello@nzdsa.org.nz

World Down Syndrome Congress needs a logo The World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) is coming to Brisbane in 2022 and we're inviting people with Down syndrome from all over the world to design a logo for the event.

Entries can be drawn on paper or created on a computer. Please email us on info@downsyndrome.org.au if you would like to enter the competition and we will send you an entry form with more information.

Entries close on 30 November 2018, so get in touch with us soon.

Thanks Thanks to the following funders and sponsors who have made donations to the NZDSA this financial year:

• Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust • Lottery Minister’s Discretionary Fund • NZ Lottery Grants Board • Holdsworth Charitable Trust • The Trust Community Foundation • Thomas George Maccarthy Trust • Eastern & Central Community Trust • COGS Christchurch • COGS Hamilton • COGS Manukau • COGS Manawatu/Horowhenau • COGS Central Otago • COGS Whangarei

The NZDSA has a Facebook page that serves as a community forum and notice board for relevant issues, events and stories. Please check it out at facebook.com/NZDSA