Interconnections Worldwide

Working internationally to share information, help build knowledge and support teamwork around babies, children and young people who are disabled, marginalised or vulnerable

The home of Team Around the Child (TAC) and the Multiagency Keyworker

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Blind Sport New Zealand

From their website: Blind Sport New Zealand (BSNZ) is the NSO (National Sporting Organisation) for blind sport. With its headquarters being found in the 'City of Sails', Auckland; New Zealand's largest city. It is recognised by the New Zealand Government and Sport New Zealand as the governing body

Blind Sport promotes opportunities for blind and low vision athletes to participate in National and International events (which include the Paralympics). Individuals or groups involved with recognised sports are empowered and they may apply for funding to BSNZ dependent on the applicable Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines which exist. 

Information here. http://blindsport.org.nz

 

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Back Up New Zealand

From their website: We are here to inspire independence in anyone affected by spinal cord injury and to encourage everyone to get the most from their lives.  We work with people of all ages, from young children to the elderly, whatever the motivation or background.    

We rely on a vital family of volunteers, mentors and skilled professionals, who provide unrivalled support and enthusiasm for our work and who help us deliver services that rebuild confidence and self-belief.

We help people realise their ambitions and overcome prejudice, creating the opportunity to transform lives.  More here.

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A Supported Life in New Zealand

A Supported Life offers adolescents and adults with intellectual challenge a wide range of support opportunities and residential options in their community. A Supported Life is a niche provider committed to a unique flexible service style that arises from the individuals own aspirations and individual needs.

The core service activity is lifestyle support to persons with an intellectual challenge in shared houses, own flats and other individualised home life options. We are committed to a holistic approach to the support of each individual's life and lifestyle by creating networks and natural supports in their community.                           

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Website: http://www.asupportedlife.co.nz

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A new treatment being developed to reduce chronic drooling

North West pharmaceutical company Proveca Limited has reached a key agreement with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that will enable the development of a new drug designed for children and young people.   

This is Glycopyrronium – a drug designed to combat chronic pathological drooling (sialorrhoea) in children. Children living with motor or neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, are often unable to effectively swallow the saliva they produce resulting in unavoidable chronic drooling. Glycopyrronium will help to reduce this unintentional and disabling loss of saliva. 

For more information please visit http://www.proveca.co.uk/news/proveca-reaches-milestone-in-development-of-innovative-drug

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