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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Early childhood education is not compulsory in New Zealand, but attending a quality ECE environment can provide your child with the opportunity to play, socialise and learn with other children.
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Volunteering and internships can provide an opportunity to gain work experience and skills, and to make contact with potential future employers.
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