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Catherine’s family of five stands together on a grassy field during an outdoor event. They are all wearing white shirts splattered with colourful powder. The man on the left is holding a toddler in his arms, and both are smiling. Next to him, a woman with sunglasses is smiling with a woman who appears to be older, possibly her mother. On the far right, a young boy in sunglasses is excitedly smiling, with his arm around the older woman. Other peoples in the background are similarly dressed.

The Power of Beginning Early: My Family’s Autism Journey

Meet Catherine Cooper, a member of our Otago Disability Leadership Group, as...
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A group of about 30 people, including a baby and people in their 70s, are gathered together in Latitude 39 gym to celebrate one year of a strength and conditioning class for people with MS or who have had a stroke.

Fitness, friends, and fun: Gaining strength and community at the gym 

Twice a week at local gym Latitude 39 in New Plymouth, people...
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A woman in a mustard shirt is drinking coffee. She is smiling at her grandson, who is sitting beside her.

Hearing loss awareness: Understanding the emotional impact

Winter can be tough, especially if you’re dealing with hearing loss.  It...
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Lucien has swooping brown hair and wears red glasses. In his hands, he holds Wednesday, a mostly-white calico cat.

A Place of Possibilities: Lucian’s Story

A year ago, Lucian struggled to get to school, and wouldn’t go...
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Protect your hearing during duck season 

Hear, Hear!    Duck season’s here, and so are the loud bangs!  Be...
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A person using a wheelchair in a hallway.

Clarification on Purchasing Rules from Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People  

New information has been released by Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People...
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Meet our Live Chat champion

Andrew is the champion behind Live Chat. As a person living with...
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A person in an orange hoodie is reading a book written in braille, which is a common Alternate Format.

Types of alternate formats

Alternate formats are different ways to present information. Alternative formats are created...
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A man and a woman are speaking to a doctor about preparing for their hospital stay with hearing loss,

Preparing for a hospital stay with hearing loss

Hospital stays can be overwhelming, especially for those with hearing loss.  Amidst...
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At doggy daycare, Grant sits on a bench surrounded by several dogs. He is wearing sunglasses and a pink lead around his neck while patting a small Jack Russell and a large chocolate lab.

Grant’s new life

It’s all about ‘puppy love’ for Grant, whether it’s engaging in the...
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Shelley’s choice: Living a good life 

Shelley lives a good life now and she is teaching everyone that...
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Two women are sitting on a couch, chatting over coffee. One is listening intently.

What to expect from Your Way | Kia Roha Connections & Funding’s Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) 

Your Way | Kia Roha has Connections & Funding teams in five...
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Wen has shoulder length grey hair and is wearing red lipstick. She is wearing a colourful beaded necklace and is smiling for the camera. Behind her is a green background with a decorative motif.

Finding strength together:  Navigating a good life with Individualised Funding 

How the right support transforms Wen and Lily’s journey with Parkinson’s and...
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A teenage girl with short cropped hair wearing wireless headphones, is riding train or subway car, enjoying music.

Enhancing focus and reducing stress: The power of noise-cancelling headphones

Noise-cancelling headphones serve the purpose of blocking out unwanted external noise by...
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Catherine’s family of five stands together on a grassy field during an outdoor event. They are all wearing white shirts splattered with colourful powder. The man on the left is holding a toddler in his arms, and both are smiling. Next to him, a woman with sunglasses is smiling with a woman who appears to be older, possibly her mother. On the far right, a young boy in sunglasses is excitedly smiling, with his arm around the older woman. Other peoples in the background are similarly dressed.

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