Brighter Futures For Families

13/11/2024

Succession planning is something we put off, hoping the day will never come. But it's crucial for us to plan for the day we are no longer able to care or advocate for our children.
This free series from DDisability Connect both in person and online covers the key aspects to consider in putting together a plan for when you will no longer be here. The series concludes with an online workshop to assist families with questions regarding their plans

• Tuesday 29th October 7- 9:30pm “Introduction to Succession Planning” - Dr Hemant Thakkar – Taikura Trust
• Tuesday 5th November 7- 9:30pm “Legal Aspects of Succession Planning and Supported Decision Making” - Nan Jensen - Better Lives Legal
• Tuesday 12th November 7- 9:30pm “Choosing, Recruiting and Managing an Advocate” - Erika Butters PASAT / Volition.
• Tuesday 26th November 7pm. Online workshop covering issues families have in putting plans together. (Zoom ONLY)

Free event for disabled people, their parents and whanau. Professionals $50.
RSVP to book your place - admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz
Please include:
1) your name
2) the titles of the session(s) you wish to book for
3) parent or professional
4) in person or online
5) access and dietary needs

10/11/2024

https://continencenz.thinkific.com/courses/toilet-tactics-additional-needs-session-1

16/10/2024

FREE Neurodiversity/Takiwātanga workshop in Auckland from the folks at Mind Over Manner

Interactive workshop exploring, reframing & providing tools for working alongside neurodiverse tamariki, rangatahi & community.

30/09/2024

Need help navigating support services or finding a support worker who is just the right fit? Check out Flying Kites

At Flying Kites we believe in designing disability support services specifically for each individual we work with. We focus on two key areas where our input can have a real and immediate impact.

24/09/2024

The Auckland Theatre Company are presenting a relaxed performance of the upcoming production of Peter Pan, perfect for the kids.

The show will be performed at ASB Waterfront Theatre on Sat 19 Oct 1:00pm. The pre-show demonstration begins at 12:20pm. Tickets cost $20 and are available at atc.co.nz or by calling 09 309 3395.

This relaxed performance is an inclusive experience, welcoming anyone who would benefit from a less formal theatre environment.

It allows breaks, noise and movement, offers preparation resources, and creates a relaxing flexible atmosphere, without changing the show itself.

This relaxed performance welcoming for those with anxiety or sensory sensitivities, or anyone who would benefit from a laid back theatre experience. You're invited to come as you are and be yourself!

The Peter Pan relaxed performance will have bright, colourful lights, loud sounds and music, and moments of exciting action and tension. Learn more on their relaxed performance information page: https://www.atc.co.nz/ticketing-info/accessibility/relaxed-performances

23/09/2024

Disability Connect regularly brings you highly relevant workshops and information sessions. Next month...

Education Legal Issues
|Wednesday 16 October, 11:30am-2pm via Zoom.
Come along and learn about enrolment rights, decision processes around special education, processes around an ORS funding decline, requests to parents for teacher aide funding contributions, requests to parents for funding for student support at extra-curricular camps and activities, stand-downs, use of restraint, and much more.
email: admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz

Education Legal Issues – 2024 This seminar will be of interest to all families raising a child with a disability, whether in mainstream or special school environments. Come along and learn about enrolment rights, decision processes around special education, processes around an ORS funding decline,...

09/09/2024

Auckland Theatre Company invite you to their Relaxed Performance of Peter Pan!

🦋 This relaxed performance is for everyone. It may be especially welcoming to autistic and neurodivergent audience, those with anxiety or sensory sensitivities, or anyone who would benefit from a laid back theatre experience. You're invited to come as you are and be yourself!

https://www.atc.co.nz/ticketing-info/accessibility/relaxed-performances

08/09/2024

Power in the Park Thurs 12th Sept 24

Permobil Power In The Park 2024

05/09/2024

Get along to The Addams Family this weekend for fun, laughter and young people of all abilities doing what they love the most! Dancing, singing, acting. Showing ability, not disability!
https://www.glassceilingartscollective.com/events

27/08/2024

If your child is starting college/high school next year you won't want to miss this free webinar Surviving & Thriving from the team at I-Can Network. Australian based but there will be plenty of useful info for a successful transition for our Kiwi kids.

WHEN: Tuesday September 10th
TIME: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
WHO: A panel of autistic adults will joi host I CAN CEO Chris Varney
(who have all been there before!)

https://icannetwork.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c3d5df9b487409e55de366681&id=0c9ab35fa6&e=d406fec527

12/08/2024

Check out this great video from Parent to Parent featuring the highly knowledgeable Frian Wadia covering Education Rights & IEP's

What are neurodivergent children’s rights to quality, inclusive education in NZ? What is a graduated transition plan? How can an IEP help to ensure true incl...

09/08/2024

Launching next week at Takapuna Library