Here are some useful Internet links.
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Directory
Art
Links to national and international Mouth and Foot Arts organisation.
Computer Assistive Technology
Links to different products to help disability's access the computer and control there environment.
E-Books
Links to free and pay E-Book web sites for disability's that enjoy reading but find it hard to turn pages.
Entertainment
Links to disability's involved in different entertainment sectors.
Equipment
Links to a variety of equipment suppliers giving disability's a more informed understanding of what's available.
Forums
Links to disability chat rooms and forums were you can become a member and ask questions or just make friends with other disability's.
Government Services and Departments
Links to useful New Zealand services and departments for disability's.
Health
Internet
Links to web sites offering free software downloads that can help make your computer secure and other useful utilities.
International
Links to international spinal cord injury web sites.
Magazines and Publications
Links to spinal cord injured and disability's national and international magazines and publications.
Support
Links to support agencies for Carers and Disability's.
Sport
Links to national and international sports disability web sites.
Travel & Transport
Links to national and international accessible travel tours and accessible transportation.
Art
Art Access Aotearoa - Whakahauhau katoa o hanga
Arts Access Aotearoa is a Charitable Trust whose objectives are to ensure that people and communities of New Zealand have unhindered access to the arts, and opportunities to create, perform and develop their own arts.
Arts Access Australia
AAA is a membership based service organisation.
It works with government agencies, arts organisation's and disability organisations.
Association of Mouth and Foot Painting
The (AMFPA) is a world-wide artist's self-help organisation which supports artists who due to handicap or illness, have created works of art with their mouth or foot
International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers
(IGODAP) Is a collective of artists and performers who identify as being disabled or having a disability, its members are professional and amateur artists and performers of all genres.
Mouth Foot Painting Artists
(MFPA) Is a UK self-help group of mouth and foot painters were you can view some examples of the artists paintings and find out about the people behind them.
North West Disability Arts Forum
(NWDAF) Is a Disabled and Deaf People's arts organisation run by and for Disabled and Deaf people Based in Liverpool City.
Turning Mobility
Turning Mobility is a project which is a fusion of the body and art. It is an interactive installation, which examines the effects of disability in a positive manner.
Click-N-Type virtual keyboard
Click-N-Type is a FREE on-screen virtual keyboard with word prediction which is designed for anyone with a disability that prevents him or her from typing on a physical computer keyboard. As long as the person can control a mouse,trackball or other pointing device.
Crick software
Crick Software, based in Northampton, UK, and Seattle, Washington, is solely focused on producing innovative educational software. The company concentrates particularly on software tools for literacy and accessibility is a priority.
FATStuff
Free Assistive Technology listing a range of accessible software downloads available on the Internet.
NaturalPoint
Natural Point specialise in the design, manufacture, and sales of high performance optical tracking systems, motion capture based video gaming inputs, and Hands Free Ergonomic mouse Alternatives.
Penfriend Ltd
Penfriend LMT offers a variety of multi language writing and reading aids for People with dyslexia and physical disabilities.
Prentke Romich Company
(PRC) Develops and manufactures augmentative communication devices, computer access products, and other assistive technology for people with severe disabilities.
Sensory Software International
(SSI) Suppliers of software and hardware e.g. switch access, communication and literacy support for disabilities.
ScanSoft
ScanSoft are the suppliers of Dragon Naturally Speaking and other related products which can operate the computer and dictate text through speech recognition.
Speaking Solutions
Speaking Solutions are NZ based providers of solutions in the areas of Speech Recognition, Writing Solutions and Environmental Controls.
Talk link
The TalkLink Assistive Communication Service provides specialist assessments for people living in New Zealand who have difficulty communicating in speech or writing.
WiViK
WiViK on-screen keyboard (virtual keyboard) software which provides access to any Microsoft Windows application as an alternative to a standard computer keyboard. Arguably the the
Zabonne
Zabonne is a distributor of assistive products for people with special needs and is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
ZYGO
ZZYGO manufacture and distribute augmentative communication systems for people with profound disabilities e.g. computer access and other assistive technologies like the Page Turner.
AMAZON.COM
Amazon.com are probably the largest suppliers of new and used books online, this link straight to the
e-book section.
Awe-Struck E-Books
Awe-Struck E-Books publishes a variety of e-books and notability Enonle titles that feature heroes with disabilities.
Diesel eBooks
Diesel e-books have selections of fiction and non-fiction which you can purchase plus free
e-books using Microsoft Reader. For M.R go to the Internet section.
eBooks.com
You can choose from a range of popular, professional and academic ebooks by purchasing online.
Free eBook.net
Free-eBooks.net specialise in collecting free fiction, tutorial, marketing and business eBooks as well
as resources to aid you in promoting eBooks.
The Online Books Page
Listing over 20,000 free books on the Web.
Attitude
Attitude is New Zealand's only TV Show created and hosted by people with disabilities. It offers fresh insights and information as well as practical items covering everything from medical and technological advances and everyday issues that impact on quality of life and aspirations such as travel.
Diversityworks
Diversityworks Is Philip Patstons web site featuring newsletters and a varied menu including many useful links under the heading 'useful stuff'
Drake Music Project
The Drake Music Project is a UK-based, arts charity working with disabled people with music and technology.
Star Jam
StarJam is a Charitable Trust baste in Auckland N.Z, they promote the gifts and talents of children and young people with disabilities. There aim is to create opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to perform or participate in a variety of spectacular events together with big name stars and celebrities.
TOUCH COMPASS Dance Trust
Touch Compass is a charitable dance organisation producing performances and providing training for those of mixed abilities.
Allied Medical Ltd .com
Suppliers of wheelchairs, power chairs, children's and adult's rehabilitation products and general aids to daily living.
CareCraft
Manufactures a range of high quality individually designed occupational aids, using natural wood as the main medium, to meet the requirements of occupational therapists assisting the rehabilitation of people with physical disabilities.
Discount-Wheelchair-Ramps
Suppliers of Mobility & Wheelchair Ramps, Carriers and Lifts for loading wheelchairs etc.
Disability Resource Center
The DRC is a community-focused organisation based in Auckland. They are experienced in disability services for people with disabilities and their families/whanau by providing: Generic information about any disability issue. Networking contacts, guidance and problem solving. Product and equipment display and hireage, Equipment demonstration and sales. Occupational Therapy assessments -ACC Social and vocational rehabilitation. Equipment and mobility assessment......
Dynamic Mobility
Dynamic provides a range of wheelchair control products including the DX universal modules like the DX Environment controls.
6x6 Explorer
The 6x6 Explorer is a 6 wheel-drive power chair can be used on all types of terrain and is made in New Zealand.
Galaxy Motors LMVD & Mobility Vehicle Rentals
Suppliers of specialised vans and cars for the disabled and also offer a hire service for the disabled in New Zealand.
IKON Engineering Development LTD
IKON has an experienced team of technicians who specialise in the modification of vehicles to suit clients with disabilities.
Invacare New Zealand
Manufacturers and suppliers of a range of Rehabilitation and Home Healthcare products.
Jazzy Powerchairs
Suppliers of a range of products including the Jazzy Power Chair.
KIA INDEPENDENCE
KIA Independence is drop floor conversion of KIA Carnival mini van.
(VAS) specifically to meet the needs of people with disabilities who
are wheelchair dependent.
Melrose Wheelchairs
Suppliers of custom-made and sports wheelchairs.
Mobility for Independents
Mobility for Independent are distributors of a variety of products, as well as Driving lessons and vehicle assessments to rentals. Located in, Auckland, New Zealand.
Mobility Solutions
Here is a large catalogue of power wheelchairs from several manufacturer, you can also download more details using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
molift
Molift provide many products which include the Molift Smart; a portable lightweight hoist with 4point suspension that can travel anywhere. Morton & Perry Homecare Equipment are the sole distributor of their products in New Zealand. Contact: Email Jordan Williamson Phone: 09 480 7346
PG DRIVES TECHNOLOGY LTD
Suppliers of Power Chair control systems including OMNI+ environment control.
Products for People with Quadriplegia
Suppliers of exercise and computer equipment.
Quantum Rehab
Providers of a variety of wheelchairs and accessories including the Quantum power chairs.
Quickie Wheelchairs
Manufacturers and suppliers of a variety of products including wheelchairs and power wheelchairs.
RGK New Zealand
Producers of high performance custom made wheelchairs.
ROD MILNER MOTORS LIMITED LMVD
Specialize in low mileage, near new cars and disability vehicles.
Walk on Wheels
Providers of a variety of products including there CTM range of power chairs.
Wheelchairjunkie.com
These are the independent views Mark E. Smith and other users expressing views about the mobility of some wheelchairs and much more.
W.S Medical Ltd
Suppliers of a variety of products including wheelchairs and power chairs.
CareCure Community
CareCure community's forums provide information on spinal cord injury related condition
Chairtalk
This site is dedicated to the four wheel needs of the wheelchair user.
CURE PARALYSIS NOW
Related chat Forums, discussion list, on-line support,etc.
Disabilities-R-Us
Disabilities-R-Us is a Internet chat site created by and for people with physical disabilities (but everyone is welcome)
Invacare Yes, You Can Board
A board/forum for those people using Invacare Equipment eg. powerchairs, manual chairs, medical equipment, beds, hoists, to come and chat, get some answers and help others out.
QUAD-LIST Discussion Group
The primary purpose of this list is to provide a forum for quadriplegics (tetraplegics) to communicate with others who share the same condition.
Wheelchair Junkie Photo Galleries
WCJ Pics. Registration is FREE, quick, and uploading is easy. After registering you must LOGIN before you can upload pictures. Have fun!
Government Services and Departments
ACC
New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme provides 24-hour no-fault personal accident insurance cover.
The Health and Disability Commissioner
(HDC) An organisation that promotes and protects the rights and responsibilities of health and disability services, consumers and providers.
Ministry of Health
(DSD) is responsible for the planning and funding of disability support services, including the provision of policy advice to the Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Health.
Office for Disability Issues
The Office for Disability Issues is responsible for ensuring government keeps faith with the New Zealand Disability Strategy, by promoting the participation and inclusion of disabled people in our society.
Internet
Adobe Reader
Adobe® Reader® 7.0 — free software that lets you view, print, search, and share Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
CCleaner
CCleaner
(Crap Cleaner) is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused and temporary files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster, more efficiently and giving you more hard disk space. The best part is that it's fast! (normally taking less that a second to run) and Free.
Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus
AVG Anti-Virus free edition helps combat e-mail and other Internet related virus's for people that cannot afford to pay for one.
LAVASOFT
LAVASOFT provides a free download called Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition that can remove pop-ups, spy ware, and tracking components etc.
Microsoft Accessibility
Products and support resources for disabilities with accessibility issues.
Microsoft Reader
Get the latest Microsoft Reader software, add-ins, and tools.
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Spybot-S&D detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. It is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
International
Canadian Paraplegic Association
(CPA) Mission is to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities in Canada.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association
(NSCIA) is a organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for spinal cord injury and disease in the USA.
Spinal Injuries Association
(SIA) The national organisation of spinal cord injured people in the UK.
The Irish Wheelchair Association
(IWA) is the national organisation of people with limited mobility. With over 20,000 members and service users.
The Quadriplegic Association of South Africa
The Association serves the needs of all quadriplegics who are members of their regions in SA.
Christian Ministries with Disabled Trust
This is a quarterly magazine, which incorporates the branches of the Christian Fellowship for the disabled and other ministries.
New Mobility
E-Magazine for the US.
Paralinks
The Electronic Magazine for people with spinal cord injury, covering social issues & human interest.
Spinal Cord Society
(SCS) Is an online organisation supplying information for cure research & treatment of spinal cord injury paralysis and related problems.
Spinal Network News
(SNN) Is a news letter providing members information for people with spinal cord impairments; their families, whanau, caregivers, friends; and health professionals in New Zealand.
Walking is overrated
This blog supplies new, views, and reviews in New Zealand.
Burwood Academy of Independent Living
Kaleidoscope is an early intervention vocational rehabilitation program dedicated to getting people who have disabilities into employment in New Zealand.
CatWalk
CatWalk is a registered charity, established for the purpose of finding a cure for spinal cord injuries.
Carersnetnz
This is an Online resource for carers and family, whanau in New Zealand.
CCS
(CCS) Provide, through advocacy, equal access for disabled people to employment, recreational, educational and health opportunities and services in particular the Mobility Parking Permit Scheme.
d-Ability.org
d-Ability.org links to disability, Art, Sport and Recreation guide on the world web.
Disability Funding
This Web site provides information about Ministry of Health funding for people with disability related needs.
Citizens Advice Bureau
(CAB) Is a voluntary organisation providing free, confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem.
Disabled Persons Assembly
(DPA) is the collective voice of people with disability in New Zealand based on principles of human rights and equal value of life.
www.funding.org.nz
The New Zealand Spinal Trust, with assistance from ACC, has developed the online funding resource to provide a single place which details ALL the support funding that is available to help people with a disability return to work
Laura Fergusson Trust
Laura Fergusson Trust provides a range of services and facilities tailored to meet the specific needs for clients with physical disability's
Magee Rehabilitation Centre
Magee Rehabilitation Centre are based in the USA & the Regional Spinal Cord Injury Centre of Delaware suppling patient - family teaching manuals comprising of about 500 pages of useful information in PDF format.
Neuro Rehab Results
Neuro Rehab Results is a private interdisciplinary practice committed to clinical expertise in neurological rehabilitation in NZ.
Parafed Auckland
Parafed Auckland provides opportunities and encourage all people with physical disabilities to participate in life to the fullest whether it be educational, vocational, sport or recreational.
Parafed Canterbury
Parafed Canterbury is a organisation that provides facilities and services for the physically disabled people of Canterbury.
Parafed Taranaki
ParaFed Taranaki encourages persons with disabilities to enter sporting activities and be a part of group/family events such as camps, games nights, swimming, lawn bowls and other fun activities.
Paralysed Veterans Association (USA)
Paralyzed Veterans of America works to maximize the quality of life for its members and all people with SCI/D.
Physiotherapyexercises.com
You can search for exercises appropriate for your spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. Select exercises and compile them into individualised exercise booklets.
Reactivate
Reactive NZ is a specialised rehabilitation service using exercise therapy based at Te Amamutu, North Island New Zealand.
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
This site gives facts and figures about SCI as well as medical, phychosocial and equipment and much more. Based in the U.S.
SCI-INFO-PAGES
SCI-INFO-PAGES Features a variety of topics e.g. SCI Books, resource materials and links to many other SCI resources.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia provides consumer based support and rehabilitation services to people with physical disabilities in Australia.
Spinal Cord Society New Zealand Inc
Spinal Cord Society New Zealand Inc entirely rely on donations for investing in research for a cure of SCI currently undergoing in New Zealand.
What everyone keeps asking about disability information
Weka is New Zealand's disability information web site, for people with disabilities, their families, whanau and caregivers, health professionals and disability information providers.
Back up New Zealand
Back up New Zealand Offer a challenging course for different disabilities, some activities include gliding, climbing, scuba diving…
Boccia New Zealand
Boccia is a ball tossing sport and is a cross between Petanque and indoor bowls. Boccia can be played by anyone socially but it was originally designed for people with cerebral palsy.
Canadian Wheelchair Sports Association
(CWSA),is a national sport organisation representing wheelchair athletes. It is an incorporated, not-for-profit, organisation recognised by Sport Canada.
Disabled Snowsports New Zealand
(DSNZ) provides adaptive snowsports programs throughout New Zealand through a branch membership system. People with disabilities can access snowsports through their local branch of DSNZ
Disability Sport England
This site has been developed to give active information on the number one events and agencies.
Halberg Trust
The Halberg Trust aims to support all children with a disability if they want to be involved in active leisure or recreation of their choice, alongside their peers in an inclusive environment.
The New Zealand Lawn Bowlers Association
(TNZLBA) Was founded in 2006.They are an organisation run by disabled people for disabled people.They are responsible for all membership communications, administration, marketing and the organisation of disabled lawn bowls tournaments at all levels. Recreational, Regional, National and International.
PC Swimming
This site is the official Rules for the competitive disabled swimmers.
ITF Wheelchair Tennis Federation
The International Tennis Federation features, latest new on tournaments and rankings for wheelchair tennis.
Paralympics New Zealand
Paralympics New Zealand is the recognised National Sporting Organisation for people with disabilities. They are recognised by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the National Paralympic Committee responsible for Paralympic sports in New Zealand.
Power Blacks
Power Blacks are a team representing New Zealand in the National Electric Wheelchair Sports (N.E.W.S) Tournament held in Australia every year, supported by the MDA.
Sailability New Zealand
Sailability NZ. Provides opportunities for physically disabled young people & adults to learn to sail, or just to experience being on a sailing boat.
Sports 'N Spokes
Sports n' Spokes features a sports magazine and other items you can purchase online.
Ability Tours
Specialists in vehicles and custom tours for people in wheelchairs in New Zealand.
Access-Able Travel Source
Provides Access Information and Resources to the Mature and Travelers with Disabilities world wide.
Accessible Journeys
Provides accessible-needs travel programs around the globe for mature travelers, slow walkers, wheelchair travelers, their families and their friends.
Accessible Kiwi Tours
Provides accessible New Zealand tours for the needs of seniors and those with special needs.
Accessible Walks
A guide to Scenic South Island Walks in New Zealand is a comprehensive guidebook, providing detailed information about the accessibility of nearly 100 scenic walks in the South Island of New Zealand.
All Go Here
Provides a directory of UK hotels and other hospitality related services which are all disability-friendly so can be used by disabled or able bodied people.
Can be Done
This is a world wide holiday, travel and accommodation specialising in wheelchair accessibility.
Easy Rider Tours
Easy Rider Tours provides vehicles capable of carrying large groups with provision for many to remain in wheel chairs if required. There coaches are available for charter from day trips and sightseeing to special events and customised tours in NZ.
Galaxy Motors LMVD & Mobility Vehicle Rentals
Suppliers of specialised vans and cars for the disabled and also offer a hire and customised tour service for the disabled in New Zealand.
Gimp on the Go
Provides travel reviews, tips etc., about locations around the world.
Mobility for Independents
Suppliers of of a variety of products, Driving and vehicle assessments to rentals for people traveling in NZ.
Mobility Motor Homes
Provides disability aids and rental mobility motor homes etc.
RE-LI-ON-US Mobility Services
RE-LI-ON-US Mobility Services is a dedicated company proving Mobility Accessible Vans as a personal service to our customers, our drivers are professional drivers who are trained to handle people with disabilities and their needs who use the service.
Rest New Zealand
Provide a range of accessible tours using 4x4 Self Drive vehicles and more.
Taraunui Farm Stays/B and B
Enjoy the peace and privacy of rural Northland, New Zealand.
Within The Bays
Accessible, luxury Bed and Breakfast in Whitianga.
Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand.
