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Videos by Firstport. Firstport is your one-stop shop for disability information, support and advice in New Zealand.
Funding tool
Woooo! 🎉 Our new funding tool is here to make the disability grant-seeking journey a breeze!
You can tailor your search by where you live in Aotearoa, so find a grant or scholarship near you. How cool is that? 🌈 Let's grow this tool together, let us know your thoughts ⬇⬇ We're all about making things easy-peasy for you! https://bit.ly/4dxWOW
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Funding tool
Woooo! 🎉 Our new funding tool is here to make the disability grant-seeking journey a breeze!
You can tailor your search by where you live in Aotearoa, so find a grant or scholarship near you. How cool is that? 🌈 Let's grow this tool together, let us know your thoughts ⬇⬇ We're all about making things easy-peasy for you! https://bit.ly/4dxWOW
NZSL week Firstport
🎉🤟 This NZSL Week, our team decided to take on an exciting challenge - learning our own town names in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)! 🤟 We used NZSL Online Dictionary tool ➡ https://bit.ly/3y6X5iS
We encourage everyone to help raise awareness of this national language and check out NZSL week resources. https://nzslweek.org.nz/
🌟🤟 #NZSLWeek #SignLanguage #Inclusion #TeamChallenge
Vinny
🌟 On Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we thought we'd re-share the amazing speech Vinny presented last lear! His advocacy for his community shows us why the Down Syndrome whānau matters. Remember, assumption becomes reality so #assumethatican #DownSyndromeAwarenessDay #assumethatican
Thank you to everyone who took part in our accessible places red and green flag competition travel edition. Congratulations to our winner 🚩 Bronwyn Favell 🚩we hope you enjoy your well-earned reward! 🙌 Check your inbox 👀 Keep an eye out on our accessible places for your feedback to pop up! https://firstport.co.nz/leisure
My life, my choice - lily and Noah
Lily and Noah made us a video to raise awareness about supported decision-making and what it means for them. Check out the full video on our website https://firstport.co.nz/items/my-life-my-choice
Shattering walking aid stigmas
Breaking stereotypes, one step at a time! 🌟 Let's change the narrative and celebrate the inclusivity of walking aids. They're not just for our elders – they empower people of all ages to move confidently. Take it from Lesley Easie Living Retail and Demonstration Centre.
Don’t forget to send us your feedback about Firstport. Our community is forever growing and we're growing with it. Message us your questions, thoughts, advice or flick us an email to [email protected] Tu meke! #disabilityinformation #feedback #sendusyourthoughts . . . Video descriptions: Mobile device scrolling through the Firstport website.
Volunteering with Kate
What does volunteering mean? Kate from Volunteer Central gives her insights on what volunteering in Aotearoa looks like today. Follow the link to check out their stories. https://firstport.co.nz/items/volunteers-time
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The video transcript can be found on Firstport https://firstport.co.nz/home/accessibility/video-transcripts/volunteers-time
"They have worked so hard to get to where they are! It's so lovely to see." Liz Manson shares how she went from a parent participant to a volunteer with New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Riding for the Disabled Wanganui
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled
"They have worked so hard to get to where they are! It's so lovely to see." Liz Manson shares how she went from a parent participant to a volunteer with New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Whanganui Riding for the Disabled
This is an appreciation post for all volunteers that support our disabled community and wider Aotearoa! Ka pai to mahi! Thank you for your work #riding4disabled #reachmoreriders #volunteer #donate #volunteering #nonprofit #charity #community #giveback #ridingforthedisabled
Accessible wrapping hack for the holidays
Everyone deserves to tear open presents and this wrapping hack is great for anyone who needs support with mobility. Check it out!
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Video description: A how-to video about accessible gift wrapping for the holiday season.
Tātou Tātou
When support service Mana Whaikaha and Enabling Good Lives became available in 2018 Donna Stretch founded Tātou Tātou but never expected it to grow to the whānau it is today.
Virtual quiz nights, catch ups and opportunities to meet new people. Check out what events are happening near you on Firstport: https://buff.ly/3x1VdVZ