NZDSA NOTICES

ZOOM into the NZDSA AGM

Date: 30 October 2020 Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm Due to changing COVID-19 Levels around the country, not everyone may be able to attend the NZDSA Annual General Meeting on October 30. We want every person in our community to be able to take part. If you want to join, we have shared a link on our Facebook page, the link will be shared again on the 30th of October and will also be available on our website under the news section.

Rose Award

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 Linda at nzdsai@xtra.co.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.

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

Numicon kits

Yes, now is the time to start thinking about whether you would be interested in loaning the NZDSA Numicon kits for 2021. 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 loan a kit please contact Linda te Kaat for more information at nzdsai@xtra.co.nz or on 0800 693 725 press 2.

Thanks

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

Joyce Fisher Charitable Trust 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

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