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Intopia has launched the first Assistive Technology survey
Intopia has launched the first Assistive Technology Survey, aimed at highlighting the trends and use of assistive technology by disabled Australians and New Zealanders. Assistive technology refers to devices or systems that support a person to maintain or improve their independence, safety and well-being.- Independent Living
Disability COVID-19 Vaccine Update - March 2021
Kia ora koutou katoa. A range of information is now available on the Ministry's website that outlines the vaccine rollout's next stages, and ...- Independent Living
NGO Council Reports Released
The NGO Council have commissioned three reports in response to the Health & Disability System Review. The Minister of Health released the F...- Independent Living
March 2021 Updates - COVID-19
Read the latest updates and find helpful resources on Covid-19- Independent Living
Covid-19 & Masks - Ways you can help the Deaf community
With the advent of mandatory face masks, brings a whole lot of issues for the Deaf community. Some Deaf people lipread to understand other people which is impossible if people use masks to cover their faces. Other Deaf people use sign language, but part of the sign language is using facial expressions combined with signs to get a message across. If part of the face is covered, it becomes difficult to understand what is being said even with just signs on their own.- Independent Living
The Great Accessible Day Out - Venue Library
New online tool helps Kiwis with disability find the perfect post-COVID outing As New Zealand’s post-COVID tourism industry cautiously revives,...- Independent Living
COVID-19 – Information and Resources for People with SCI
Useful links and information on COVID-19 for all New Zealanders living with Spinal Cord Injuries and their family, whānau and friends. Provided by the NZ Spinal Trust.- Independent Living
COVID-19 - information for disabled people and residential care providers
Information for disabled people or people who need support for daily life and their family/whānau 16 March 2020 The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on preventing the spread of COVID-19.- Independent Living
Making New Zealand the best place in the world for disabled children
A Good Start in Life This is a brand-new resource about NZ being the ideal nation for kids to grow up in when they’re between the ages of zero and 8, the most informative years of their lives. Download your Good Start In Life guide. New Zealand is working towards being the best place in the world for children,- Independent Living
Supporting our communities during Coronavirus COVID-19
Wednesday 12 February 2020 As the Coronavirus outbreak continues abroad, many people within our communities that have recently returned from Chin...- Independent Living
Brighter and better for Independent Living
Visit the Independent Living store at Royal Oak and you’ll notice some changes for the better. The Erson Avenue store, which specialises in products, services and advice for people in the community living with mobility issues and disabilities, has recently been refurbished. Customers can now experience a fresh, modern...- Independent Living
Disability & Age-Friendly Awareness Day
Come celebrate disability awareness, health and wellbeing. Talk to one of the 40+ stall holders specialising in disability and wellbeing. Get your questions answered, learn something new, enjoy the entertainment and have fun!- Independent Living