DRCQ- Aids to Daily Living

disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown has different types of MAGNIFIERS to improve the clarity of images in several different situations. For instance:
# Mirror Magnifier- this adaptable aid is really useful for make-up and cosmetics. Great for shaving and dental care, perfect for reading and craft work. Use its suction–cup to attach to various surfaces including mirror and tiles, only $11.00 at DRCQ
# Magnifying Sheet- this portable, light weight magnifier is useful for holding over books, NEWSPAPERS, magazines, instruction manuals and other texts. Use it to make reading easier for yourself, whether its work, domestic or just for the fun of it. DRCQ price $3.00.
# Magnifying cards- can be carried around in your pocket or hand bag, ready for whenever you need it. Magnifying cards are light-weight, fit into the palm of your hand and come with their own protective wallets to prevent scratching. They are especially good for viewing the contents of products in the supermarket. Only $2.00 at DRCQ.

Electro Bike NZ

Electro Bike NZ
Electro Bike NZ is a new company specialising in electrically powered bicycles from the USA. They believe that their bikes can benefit people with various types of disability including:
· People with weight issues
· People recovering from accidents or illness with resultant reduced mobility.
· Anyone not able to enjoy full mobility following an accident or illness.

The hybrid concept of the Electrobike combines both electric and pedal power that may be especially useful in hilly areas like ours. The Electrobike has been designed to help enhance the everyday lives of people with disabilities. For further information and on Electrobikes please call or visit DRC Queenstown.

Mind Body and Soul Expo

MIND BODY AND SOUL EXPO
As part of the fabulous Arrowtown Autumn Festival the Mind Body as Soul Expo gives local people the opportunity to learn about health and well-being. Stalls presenting innovative therapies and holistic healing. Get an introduction to reiki, herbals, crystals, palmistry, homeopathy, energy healing and much more….
Come down and see the disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown stall with disability equipment and aids to daily living.

Mind Body and Soul Expo, 10-4pm, Athenaeum Hall, Saturday 18th April, $3.00 entry fee. Children under 12 get in for free.

Mobility Dogs Visit Walter Peak

Mobility Dogs visit Walter Peak
Walter Peak is known to be a great place to visit, learn about farming practices, eat in the picturesque setting or just walk taking in the scenery. Grant and Judy Reid the Southern Lakes puppy development team for Mobility Dogs have also discovered Walter Peak to be a great place for puppy training. The station’s lack of cars, isolation, and mix of boat, water, animals, people, buildings and open space provide safe opportunities to teach appropriate behaviour in a range of scenarios. As a result Mobility Dogs take the trip about twice a month.

Onboard the TSS Earnslaw puppies learn to be at ease with the boats pitch and roll and experience travelling in a confined space while sharing it with different people. They sit under their trainer’s seats or table for the trip across Lake Wakatipu. Once at Walter Peak puppies can approach the tame sheep, cattle, llamas and deer, getting nose-to-nose with them. Grant was especially pleased about this “Great opportunity for socialisation with other animals” for his dogs.
Grant and Judy can take afternoon tea inside, training the dogs to behave appropriately amongst tables, chairs, breakables and other people. Teaching them to move slowly or sit down amongst people carrying food and hot drinks. The same training can take place outside having tea in the garden. Walter Peak gives the dogs another, different kind of opportunity too. Its safety by the water allows the dogs to quite simply, just be dogs. They can be let off the leash to run around, swim and play with each other. A good reward for their hard work.

Epilepsy NZ- DID YOU KNOW????

EPILESPY NEW ZEALAND DID YOU KNOW?
Any person of any age, gender and nationality can develop epilepsy at any time of their lives.
WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF SOMEBODY HAD A SEIZURE IN FRONT OF YOU?

I am inviting you to take up the offer of a one hour or more (according to your needs) ‘FREE’ Epilepsy Awareness / Education session in the 2009 year.
Our services include
Support for people with Epilepsy
Home visits for clients and families, especially those outside the Invercargill City area.
Awareness/Education talks to any groups
Service Clubs / Health & Disability Service Providers / Agencies
Tertiary Bodies / Schools / Kindergartens / Community Groups /
Workplaces / Rest-Homes.
Classroom visits.
Staff Training for Workplaces, Agencies, Community Groups
Please contact Darlene Howell/Field Officer for the Southland Branch of Epilepsy New Zealand to discuss a time/place to suit both parties.
Phone : 03 218 3089 Fax : 03 218 3069 Freephone : 0800 20 21 22 Email :darlene.sld@epilepsy.org.nz

Health and Disability Expo- Central Otago

Health and Disability EXPO-Central Otago
Come down to Community Hall, Skird St. Alexandra on Tuesday 7th April to meet Disability and Health groups from around the region. Representatives will be on hand to provide information and advice. Find out what health and disability services are available in Central Otago, get involved with interactive displays, enter competitions, and see a range of health promotions. disAbilities Resource Centre Queenstown are attending the expo. Call in to see our range of disability equipment, aids to daily living and find out what we have to make those difficult everyday tasks that little bit easier. Whether your difficulty is in the kitchen, garden, while bathing, reading or getting around town. DRC Queenstown has equipment that can help you improving your independence and quality of life.

For further information contact Disability Information Service [Dunedin] 0800 693 342 or dis.dn@xtra.co.nz

Mobility Scooter for Sale

Mobility Scooter for Sale

A Pride Celebtrity XL Scooter has has just become available for the knock down prise of $3000. This red scooter is just under a year old and has hardly ever been used.

Anyone interested contact: Mr. Moca Stone on 0274342836.