Attitude- Disability TV programme is asking people to GO UNDERCOVER to root out abuse of disability facilities in your community!
Attitude explains on its website http://www.disabilitytv.com/
" We know that many people experience daily frustrations due to public ignorance over matters such as ACCESSIBILITY and PARKING. So dob them in. Shoot footage on your cell phone or am cam, explaining what has happened & Email it to us. We'll screen it on Attitude [If appropriate] and follow it up."
Contact Attitude through their website, telephone 09 309 4015 or Email direct to office@attitudetv.co.nz
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
disABILITIES on-line
Looking for useful NZ web links, check out the following:
http://www.caughtya.org.nz/ see people using disabled parking spaces unlawfully, report them here,
http://www.moh.govt.nz/ ministry of health,
http://www.enable.co.nz/ Enable NZ,
http://www.hdc.org.nz/ Health and Disabilities Commission,
http://www.ihc.org.nz/
http://www.odi.govt.nz/
http://www.with-tv.com/
Looking for useful NZ web links, check out the following:
http://www.caughtya.org.nz/ see people using disabled parking spaces unlawfully, report them here,
http://www.moh.govt.nz/ ministry of health,
http://www.enable.co.nz/ Enable NZ,
http://www.hdc.org.nz/ Health and Disabilities Commission,
http://www.ihc.org.nz/
http://www.odi.govt.nz/
http://www.with-tv.com/
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
DISABILITY VEHICLES
GWD Toyota & Disability Vehicles
They have access to a wide range of disability vehicles through their Toyota Signature Class vehicles starting from as little as $13,000.
They have access to a wide range of disability vehicles through their Toyota Signature Class vehicles starting from as little as $13,000.
To view these vehicles follow this link View Vehicles HERE.
Toyota Signature Class vehicles have the added value of
- Three year unlimited kilometre 'no worries' Full Mechanical Warranty
- 3 Year Free WOF checks
- Comprehensive Toyota Certification Centre Check
- Certified Mileage
- Signature Class AA Roadside Service
- Nationwide Customer Support
For more information ring GWD Toyota on (03) 442 2095 today!
Clark Kirkwood, New Toyota Sales, GWD Toyota, 110 Gorge Road, Queenstown
Monday, October 20, 2008
Mobility Dogs
MOBILITY DOGS FOR THE SOUTHERN LAKES
Disabilities Resource Centre Queenstown is pleased to welcome Mobility Dogs to the Lakes District. This organisation is a great addition to disability services in our area. Already operating in Auckland and Christchurch and the United States, Mobility Dogs have proved immeasurably valuable to the lives of the physically disabled, their families and the wider community, increasing their independence, confidence and self-esteem. Septembers ‘Life Synergies’ Expo provided a great opportunity to meet some Mobility Dogs and the Southern Lakes Puppy Development Liaison officer Grant Reid to find out some interesting things.
Mobility Dogs can work with a variety of physical disabilities, mild to severe, mobile or immobile. They can help disabled people complete a range of tasks including:
Operate buttons on pedestrian crossings, pick up dropped items, turn light switches on and off, fetch items from supermarket shelves and even load/unload a washing machine or dryer.
Puppies start training with Mobility Dogs at 8-10 weeks old. It is completed after 20-22 months with most dogs ready to be placed with a partner after 2 years. Once matched with a partner, dogs enter advanced training, honing their skills to suit their partner’s disability.
So far: Labradors, Labrador crosses, Golden Retrievers and Alsatians have all been trained as Mobility Dogs. They seem to have the right mix of; size, temperament and intelligence. But other breeds may be considered in the future.
So far many of the official disability agencies in the Southern Lakes are aware of Mobility Dogs but if anyone would like to get some more information there are a few things you can do:
Visit their website www.mobilitydogs.co.nz
Contact your disability agency
Or pop into DRC Queenstown and speak to one of our Information Consultants.
Disabilities Resource Centre Queenstown is pleased to welcome Mobility Dogs to the Lakes District. This organisation is a great addition to disability services in our area. Already operating in Auckland and Christchurch and the United States, Mobility Dogs have proved immeasurably valuable to the lives of the physically disabled, their families and the wider community, increasing their independence, confidence and self-esteem. Septembers ‘Life Synergies’ Expo provided a great opportunity to meet some Mobility Dogs and the Southern Lakes Puppy Development Liaison officer Grant Reid to find out some interesting things.
Mobility Dogs can work with a variety of physical disabilities, mild to severe, mobile or immobile. They can help disabled people complete a range of tasks including:
Operate buttons on pedestrian crossings, pick up dropped items, turn light switches on and off, fetch items from supermarket shelves and even load/unload a washing machine or dryer.
Puppies start training with Mobility Dogs at 8-10 weeks old. It is completed after 20-22 months with most dogs ready to be placed with a partner after 2 years. Once matched with a partner, dogs enter advanced training, honing their skills to suit their partner’s disability.
So far: Labradors, Labrador crosses, Golden Retrievers and Alsatians have all been trained as Mobility Dogs. They seem to have the right mix of; size, temperament and intelligence. But other breeds may be considered in the future.
So far many of the official disability agencies in the Southern Lakes are aware of Mobility Dogs but if anyone would like to get some more information there are a few things you can do:
Visit their website www.mobilitydogs.co.nz
Contact your disability agency
Or pop into DRC Queenstown and speak to one of our Information Consultants.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Pressure Stocking Aid
Disability causes lots of people problems with
daily tasks.
DRC Queenstown stocks disabilities equipment and aids-to-daily-living to help with these problems, including Pressure Stocking Aids. Simply fold your stocking over the support in the centre of the pressure stocking aid and slip your foot and leg inside.
Further enquiries contact DCRQ on info@drcqueenstown.co.nz.
daily tasks.DRC Queenstown stocks disabilities equipment and aids-to-daily-living to help with these problems, including Pressure Stocking Aids. Simply fold your stocking over the support in the centre of the pressure stocking aid and slip your foot and leg inside.
Further enquiries contact DCRQ on info@drcqueenstown.co.nz.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Southland Access Case Decision
A Southland man has become the first disabled person to take an access case to Determination by the Department of Building and Housing. Changes to the Building Act in 2004 meant that for the first time disabled people could take action where they saw their rights to access under the Act being breached. In this case it was the Southland District Council who issued a building consent for a public viewing platform and then allowed it to be built without wheelchair access to all levels! Read the story here: http://drcsouth.blogspot.com/2008/09/southland-man-wins-access-case.html
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Stroke Foundation Blood Pressure Test-Training
Hello everybody, just wanted to let you know that Stroke Foundation Field Officer Dorothy Levett will be holding training sessions for testing blood pressure at Queenstown Medical Centre.
Dorothy will be working with local Senior Citizens and the Lions Club to show people how best to check blood pressure.
Training sessions will be held between the 6th and 13th of September.
For more information contact Dorothy Levett at southland.strokefo@woosh.co.nz
Dorothy will be working with local Senior Citizens and the Lions Club to show people how best to check blood pressure.
Training sessions will be held between the 6th and 13th of September.
For more information contact Dorothy Levett at southland.strokefo@woosh.co.nz
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