Amazing Organisations
Here is a list of amazing organisations that for one or more reasons could be very useful to you.Able Thrive – Curated Disability Content
Find SCI specific content curated from people, organisations and hospitals all over the world
www.ablethrive.comBe. Accessible
Imagine a world where every person, building and community is truly accessible. That world is what Be. Accessible has set out to create.
www.beaccessible.org.nz2 Spinal Rehabilitation Units in New Zealand
The Burwood Spinal Unit (BSU) provides services for people with spinal cord impairments caused by accident, illness or congenital abnormalities.
There are two spinal rehabilitation units in New Zealand. Click here for details :
Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit – The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU) is a regional spinal injury service which provides comprehensive care for people with a spinal cord injury from the central north island to the far north of NZ.
Burwood Spinal Unit (Christchurch) – The Burwood Spinal Unit (BSU) provides services for people with spinal cord impairments caused by accident, illness or congenital abnormalities.
Carers New Zealand
If you are a carer we think Carers New Zealand do an awesome job informing and supporting the carers of New Zealand
www.carers.net.nzComputers for Special Needs Trust
An organisation that loans computers to people with special needs in the Canterbury, Nelson and Marlborough region of NZ
www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz/computers-for-special-needs-trust/Continence NZ
Continence NZ is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping people with bladder and bowel incontinence.
www.continence.org.nzEqual Employment Opportunities Trust
The Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) Trust is a not-for-profit organisation tasked with providing EEO information and tools to employers and raising awareness of diversity issues in New Zealand workplaces
www.eeotrust.org.nzLife Unlimited – Living Independance for everyone
Life Unlimited is a charitable trust working in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua,and Gisborne offering a multitude of health and disability services, advice and equipment so you can live the life you choose.
www.lifeunlimited.net.nzLive Life to The Fullest
John Marrable lives his life to the fullest’ and hopes to inspire others to do the same! Black Belt in Karate while living life in a wheelchair? Why not!
www.johnmarrable.comNZ Disability Support Network
NZDSN is an incorporated society of member organisations which provides support to disabled people.
www.nzdsn.org.nzNZ Tourism Guide – Accessible Accommodation in NZ
New Zealand accessible accommodation is best suited for those using wheelchairs, parents with pushchairs, seniors, or people with impaired mobility, sight or hearing. Before making a booking, confirm with the establishment the particular details of the facilities and features you require are catered for.
www.tourism.net.nz/accommodation/accessible-accommodationParafed’s in New Zealand
Being physically active is very important for health and well being and especially if you have an SCI. There are numerous Parafed Organisations throughout New Zealand whose goal is to get you active through sport and recreation.
www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz/parafed-organisations-in-nz/Sailability Auckland
“Our aim is to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to sail in safety and to experience adventure and freedom – building mobility, self confidence and pride through achievement”.
We have sailing programs suitable for almost anyone regardless of the level of their disability or sailing skills. The yachts we use for our programs have many safety features including weighted centre boards / keels ensuring the boats are virtually impossible to capsize.
Many of our members have competed in sailing events around the world and we currently have six members campaigning to represent New Zealand at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in all three Paralympic classes. Others just want to have fun on the water and enjoy the freedom sailing can offer.
TASC
TASC is “The Association for Spinal Concerns” and is an Auckland based non-profit organisation assisting in the rehabilitation of spinal patients. TASC are great friends of ours and are known as the “Buddy Organisation” to those in the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit.
www.tasc.org.nzThe NZ Federation of Disability Information Centres
The NZFDIC represents the Disability Information Services/Centres across New Zealand and you can connect to any of the 26 services from the website.
www.nzfdic.org.nzThe New Zealand Spinal Trust offer this page to the SCI Community as a service only and is not suggesting these suppliers are preferred in any way. If you have a business who provides products or services to the SCI Community and wish to be added to this page please contact hans.wouters@nzspinaltrust.org.nz
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