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Zhengxiu Xie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Hear Xiu – our Asian Information Consultant speak on disability issues within the Asian community with Latifa Daud on The Asian Radio Show (TARS). http://www.holycowmedia.com/2012/02/27/tars-season-4-episode-29-2522012

Medical Driving Assessments

Peter Rawlings — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:40:21 +0000

What are Medical Driving Assessments? A medical condition, injury, disability or deterioration in cognitive/reflex skills associated with ageing can affect your ability to drive safely. If your doctor has any concerns about your ability to drive safely they may refer you to an occupational therapist for a medical driving assessment. You may also be required [...]

A Guide to the Use of a Walking Stick

Peter Rawlings — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:57:11 +0000

It is important that your walking stick is at the correct height for you to gain maximum benefit and to allow your posture to remain symmetrical. An incorrect height stick results in incorrect posture and can lead to physical injury, particularly to the shoulder. See A Guide to the Use of a Walking Stick on [...]

Getting Out and About in the Great Outdoors

Russ Hayes — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:09:04 +0000

As a guy who used to love the outdoors and adventuress activities, being a wheelchair user for the last twenty years has meant I have done a lot of sitting around doing nothing in my time off. After a taste of some outdoor activities over the last 3 or 4 years I’ve managed to acquire [...]

CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE HELPLINE

Disability Resource Centre — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:23:07 +0000

The Ministry of Health wants disabled people in Christchurch who need help following the earthquake to call its helpline. The ministry is working with Home Health providers to contact disabled people to check if they are safe and are being supported. An emergency repair centre has also been set up in Christchurch for those whose [...]

Show your Ability

Disability Resource Centre — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 04:14:40 +0000

DRC will have an information and product stand at Show Your Ability tomorrow at Waitakere Stadium. If you are going, come and see us there.