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Welcome to 2010!There are great events planned for this term. Come join us.Special Education Review forum, Parent2parent courses, School and parent courses, Storymaker course, Buddy Walk, camps and activities for all ages with Recreate and Disability Rec
*********************************************BUDDY WALK 2010BW10brochureweb.pdf21 March is a significant day for the Down syndrome community. Down syndrome is also called Trisomy 21 and occurs when a person has a 3rd and extra 21st chromosome. The month and day were chosen to correspond with Trisomy and 21.The Auckland Buddy Walk is a short walk followed by a carnival with clowns, rides, spot prizes, stalls, music and entertainment. The goal of Buddy Walk is to celebrate individuals and families living with Down syndrome.Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support, come and join us on Sunday 21 March 2010.
********************************************* REVIEW OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Review_of_Special_Education.pdfAND HERALD ARTICLEHerald_article_Review_of_Special_Ed_.pdf
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Good news from IHC and more education news. More...THE ''R" Word - Have Your Say!This PDF......is a formal statement from the Special Olympics Board Chair directing the NZ media from using the word 'retard'. The R word is deemed inappropriate world wide. From what we can understand the R word was used in TV media, in relation to the National games.
Youth Club!If you would like to join with other teens for some excellent events, contact Jenny Harkins----------------
IN THE NEWS Making Inclusive Education Happen *************************************************************************************************************************** Tax credits for giving! A new voluntary scheme called Payroll Giving will be available from January 7 2010. It's an easy way to support a good cause! For more information go to www.ird.govt.nz **************************************************************************************************************** Watch Attitude 8.30 Sunday mornings TV1 Go to www.disabilitytv.com for programme information Kelly Fitzgerald was featured in September for being one of two people in NZ with Down Syndrome to have a driver's licence. Click here for the link to the video clip and also details on how to get the book written by her family. ********************************************************************************************************************************* School courses for 2010 These are one day courses held at the Ministry of Education in Mt Eden Parent courses 2010 Personal Support Inclusive Education Action Group is now on line An encouraging report is featured there from the Christchurch Press **************************************************************** Learning better together Working towards inclusive education in New Zealand Schools Click here to order your own free copy of the book and DVD Parents: Take it along to your next IEP! ************************************************************** Review of Special Education Heather Roy, MP has launched a review in two phases with the intent of making education more fair, meeting the needs of children and educators and where the agencies involved can be more responsive and effective. To read more click here and to register your interest to receive consultation documents click here **************************************************************** Adventure Camps for children 10 years of age Adventure camps for teens and up **************************************************************** Enjoy this video from a USA website
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