A set of questions designed to identify individuals who are at greater risk than the general population of experiencing restricted social participation because of difficulties undertaking basic activities are included in the 2018 Census.
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Transitions can be difficult for people with learning disabilities or autism and travel is really a series of transitions. Preparation is the key to making travel as comfortable as possible.
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Shannon Clement is an Auckland mother of two pre-schoolers, one on the autism spectrum and the other not. She is married, works part-time in online marketing and has been diagnosed with autism (ASD). She shares her top tips for coping with Christmas.
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When keen Hamilton e-cyclist Lloyd Morris realised his hearing aids weren’t performing as well as he’d like, he wanted independent advice about what to do next.
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Employment agencies find ways to assist people with disabilities to reach their career goals and participate in the labour market.
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Community day programmes provide an opportunity for participants to take part in the community, develop friendships and learn life skills.
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Having a mobility scooter gives Manu greater independence and flexibility to get out and about when she wants.
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All workers have the right to be treated fairly and with respect, but they also have responsibilities too.
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It’s not always easy to stay active in the cooler months, but winter time is precisely when we should keep moving.
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Drums were an unlikely choice of instrument for a young John McIntosh. He was born with scoliosis – a severe curvature of the spine. Typical symptoms include limited mobility and heart and lung difficulties – the type of symptoms that make lugging around a drum kit challenging.
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