Marjorie Janz, Disability Information Officer, Warringah Council has released the above FYI. You can contact her at janzm@warringah.nsw.gov.au
Hello!
Today’s newsletter is the second last of 2009, and the first in 2010 is on 22 January. Please send information on any events etc occurring in January to be included in the 23 December issue.
After the many activities of International Day for People with Disability, organisations are holding the Christmas event for their own clients so these are not publicised in this newsletter. Likewise for summer holiday camps that are already fully booked.
The last disco for 2009 occurs in Mosman next Friday, and other events include an exhibition, the summer camp for adults with CP, preparation for the 2010 boccia state titles, and an innovative assessment program for young school leavers. Carers can attend a bookbinding session, media training for young carers, and several events at Bradfield Park Centre for carers of someone with mental health issues. Financial items include the Community GrantGuru, subsidies for the Coles ID Mate, changes to the Carer Payment eligibility. There are also partially funded places in the Diploma of Community Services Coordination, and placements needed for 3rd year Social Work students.
Your participation is welcomed regarding an Inquiry into the provision of education to students with disability or special needs, entries to The Other Film Festival 2010, and participation in the CP Register for families with a child WITHOUT cerebral palsy. There is also a survey of participation (or the lack of it) of people with disability in sport and active recreation.
Resources include two websites (teens affected by someone with mental illness, early intervention), the GreenPC computer packages, an online community for and by people with disability, Fishabout Tours (with a motorboat with a drop-down side), audio description, ADHC health care policy, support for people with ADHD or Asperger’s, the captioned telephone, and the NDS report on Round 4 regional meetings.
There are also social gatherings for people with ADHD or Retinitis pigmentosa, courses on becoming a peer support worker, learning basic Makaton, making friends and dating, and basic computing or digital music. Several conferences address National Disability Services, neuromuscular disorders, and diversity in health.
If you do not wish to receive further disability newsletters, please send a return e-mail with 'UNSUBSCRIBE' in the Subject line.
Regards, Marjorie Janz
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