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, please contact Linda te Kaat at nzdsai@xtra.co.nz or phone 0800 693 742, ext 2.

Rose Award These awards provide the opportunity to thank individuals or organisations who either support individuals with Down syndrome or the Down syndrome community. Please email Zandra 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”. Zandra 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

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 Manawatū/Horowhenua • COGS Central Otago • COGS Whangārei

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