June 2011 ANSWD newsletter

Australasian Network of Students With Disabilities (ANSWD) NEWSLETTER - Pateketeke Hukihuki Ohoku Akonga te kore Kaha niureta
Contents
Page 2 – introduction;
Page 3 – From Conveners, Erin McKenzie's story, Educational resource kit;
Page 4 – Scholarship;
Page 6 – Press release: human rights workshop for people from NESB with disabilities;
Page 8 – calendar dates;
Page 13 Endnots.
Introduction
If you are busy skiing, partying or studying This is the June 2011 ANSWD newsletter.
For information about answd go to
http://www.infonews.co.nz/news.cfm?&id=66362
Using this newsletter
To jump to headings use JAWS key + F6. To jump between pages in this newsletter use control +Page Up and Control +Page Down or Ctrl+g and enter a page number. To open links in this word document, right click (JAWS KEY+ [ (key next to letter P) then JAWS KEY + 9) on the hyperlink which opens a menu, scroll down for "Open Hyperlinks" and press enter.
Te Maehe 2011 ANSWD niureta. Hupeke te upoko, perehi JAWS ki + F6. Hupeke te wharangi perehi Ctrl+g. Hupeke te aonga ake wharangi perehi Ctrl+page-down. Hupeke te tomua wharangi perehi Ctrl+page-up. Ina hononga, katau pawhiri (JAWS ki + [ (ki patata P)) ano maui pawhiri "Open Hyperlink".
Disclaimer – nohea kereme
Information and Links to external websites and organisations placed on this ANSWD newsletter does not in any way suggest endorsement nor formal affiliation with the linked organisation or service provider. The purpose is to provide information to our members and the broader community. We have no control over external links's accessibility, reliability, accuracy and whether the information is in your language. This document used an online Maori dictionary and thus cannot guarantee that the translation is completely accurate or understandable.
Korero/hononga te waho pae tukutuku/whakahaere panga te ANSWD niureta nohea nei/ohia te whakahaere/ratonga. Te tatai te whakarato Korero te ANSWD mema/tuingoa noa pori. To maua nohea whakahaere waho pae tukutuku te tomonga, hirinaki, tika, matauranga reo. To maua whakamaori paraketu Maori tikinare, ianei nohea ki taurangi te tika/ranei koe maramatanga.

Message from the Newsletter editor
There is now a answd newsletter website and email address. The details are
http://www.news.answd.org
thanks
Editor


From Conveners
To all members of ANSWD,
The answd email list is a discussion list where students can communicate and exchange information with one another as well as support each other during their studies.
If you are not part of the answd email list we can have the newsletter sent to your email address with all the relevant information related to students with disabilities in all sectors of tertiary education and training.
We are currently building a website which will be updated regularly with information.
We are currently setting up a forum online with topics that students on this list will be able to discuss as well as start their own topics relevant to tertiary study and social inclusion.
we are currently trying to rebuild the organisation and making it a stronger network. we are updating the flyer , as well as the website.
It would be good to hear from you what you would like out of ANSWD! So i'm asking you all to email : convenor@answd.org with any suggestions you have for ANSWD! Are there campaigns we should be invovlved in this year? Should we have events?How can we recruit students?etc etc etc, so please email the convenor with your suggestions for ANSWD!
Look forward to hearing from you all!
Marita and Craig
convenor@answd.org
Student With Disabilities representative positions vacant
Adelaide SRC
Edith Cowan University Student Guild Equity and Diversity
Queensland University of Technology Student Guild
Monash Union of Berwick Students
Erin McKenzie's story
My Story: – by Erin McKenzie-Christensen page 29 of Issue 1 WWDA 2011 Newsletter http://www.wwda.org.au/wwdanews0111.doc
Another Day in the Life of Sharon Boyce – A Person with a Physical Disability – Educational Resource Kit – second edition.
http://www.discoveringdisability.com.au
Scholarships
2011 Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant - Quantum Reading Learning Vision
We are now open for applications to the 2011 Print Disability Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant!
The inability to read affects people from all walks of life. From young children in school to older people at home, having a print disability impacts on the daily lives of individuals in unique and fundamental ways.
Accessibility is critical for people with a print disability and to build awareness of the ways in which alternative information needs can be met, Quantum introduces the new Print Disability Scholarship Program and Seniors Grant.
This Program will feature a range of new prizes, including electronic magnifiers, text-to-speech devices and portable DAISY players. We invite applicants to tell us how having a print disability has impacted your life.
Applications close Friday 25th November 2011.
to read more about the Program and to download an application form>>
http://www.quantumrlv.com.au:80/2011-Scholarship-Program-and-Seniors-Grant
Kind regards,
The Marketing Team
Head Office Sydney
Reception: 02 9479 3100 | Fax: 02 9875 1646 | Software Priority Support Line: 1300 791 777 |
Email: info@quantumrlv.com.au | Web: http://www.quantumrlv.com.au
Aotearoa
THE ADASTRA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP for Musicians and Athletes
Applications are now open and close on Friday 5th August 2011. http://www.adastra.org.nz/scholarships.php
Apply For Support - Max Foundation
close June 30 http://www.maxfoundation.co.nz/default,42,apply_for_support.sm;jsessionid=DFFF41BB034C804399BB7966CFF3F912
ParaFed Canterbury scholarship
Open October and close early November http://parafedcanterbury.co.nz/scholarships.html
Oppenheim Tertiary Education Trust Fund
Applications are called for in November, and successful grants are awarded at the end of February each year.
Download more information and form (doc, 42kb) http://www.rnzfb.org.nz/uploads/about_files/Oppenheim_application_form_for_2012_cycle.doc
For more information, please contact Murray Peat on phone (09) 355 6861 or email mpeat@rnzfb.org.nz
Australia
Paralympic talent search
http://www.paralympic.org.au/content/toyota-paralympic-talent-search
Date: Sunday the 17th of July 2011
Time: 10:00am until 2:00pm
Venue: St Augustine’s College, 251 Draper St Cairns QLD 4870
contact Andrea Johnstone for a registration form.
Andrea Johnstone
Development Coordinator QLD
Australian Paralympic Committee
Suite 1.06 Sports House
150 Caxton Street
Milton QLD 4064
Ph: +61 7 3551 1705
Fax: +61 3217 5573
Mob: +61 419 616 198
Email: andrea.johnstone@paralympic.org.au
Web: www.paralympic.org.au
www.paralympiceducation.org.au
Sir Charles Bright Scholarship Fund
applications are called for from 1 December and applications close on 24 December. http://www.rphadelaide.org.au/scholarship.htm

PRESS RELEASE: Human Rights workshops for people from NESB with disability
The National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) is the national peak organisation representing the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers throughout Australia.
NEDA was successful in gaining a human rights education grant from the Attorney General’s Department. The grant is provided to run consumer workshops across all states and territories.
Sibylle Kaczorek states, ‘the aim of the consumer workshops is for people from NESB with disability to be empowered through information on and articulation of their human rights by applying the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to everyday life. In addition, the information from the workshops will be published in form of a good practice guide.’
Ms Kaczorek says ‘the UNCRPD is a breakthrough document that spells out the rights of people with disability to be fully included in all aspects of society. Implementation of the UNCRPD will assist Australia to be a harmonious and inclusive society for all people from NESB backgrounds, including people with disability. However this will not occur unless special measures are enacted to deal specifically with the needs, aspirations and human rights of people with disability from NESB communities.’
The target group for the workshops is people from non-English speaking background with disability; first and subsequent generations.
Participants include people with physical and intellectual disability, people with vision impairments or who are blind, people who are deaf or have hearing impairments, people with psychosocial disabilities (mental illness), people with acquired brain injury or who have HIV/Aids. Included will be all age groups, newly arriving as well as more established communities.
The first round of workshops is being rolled out;
• 17 June 2011 - Adelaide (SA)
• 24 June 2011 – Perth (WA)
• 24 June 2011 – Darwin (NT)
• 8 July 2011 – Canberra (ACT)
• 5 August 2011 – Glenorchy (TAS)
The workshops are targeted at members of the multicultural community, those already and those not yet in contact with the disability service system.
Ms Kaczorek states ‘these workshops are overdue, people from NESB with disability have been forgotten for too long. NEDA calls on the multicultural community to support these workshops across Australia.’
Sibylle Kaczorek is the Executive Officer of NEDA. The National Ethnic Disability Alliance is the national peak organisation representing the rights and interests of people from non-English speaking background (NESB) with disability, their families and carers throughout Australia.
NEDA is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) to provide policy advice to the Australian Government and other agencies on national issues affecting people from NESB with disability, their families and carers.
3 June 2011
CONTACT for INTERVIEWS - Sibylle Kaczorek 0407 878 933
Website: http://www.neda.org.au Email: office@neda.org.au


Calendar Dates – maramataka
RSVP by 17 June for "Exploring social enterprise & social return on investment with Cheryl > Kernot, Centre for Social Impact
National Disability Services Queensland would like to invite you to join us for a 2 day workshop with Cheryl Kernot
Day One: Exploring the possibilities for social enterprise;
Day Two: Preparing for measuring Social Return on Investment;
Bring along your ideas for exploration, critique,development and prototyping.
When: Tuesday 21st& Wednesday 22nd June, 2011
10am to 4.30pm (Tuesday), 9am - 4.30pm (Wednesday)
Where: NDS Service Development & Innovation Hub
Suite 5, level 4
Lutwyche Centro Shopping Centre
Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche
Cost: Free.
RSVP: michelle.ryan@nds.org.au by Friday 17th June, 2011.
Some special treats for cat lovers are among the 400 artworks featuring in the annual King Street Artworks exhibition, Pride, opening at Aratoi – Wairarapa Museum of Art & History in Masterton on 25 June.
http://www.artsaccess.org.nz/index.php/whats-on/latest-news/proud-artists-in-king-street-artworks-exhibition
Call for Papers for 'Disability Studies: Every Body In' Inaugural Conference
Please submit proposals for presentations by 26 June 2011 using the format provided on the conference website.
http://www.otago.ac.nz/disabilitystudiesconference/callforpapers.html
Enhancing the links
• Date: 29 June (Wed)
• Time: 9am-3.30 pm (conference format - expo starts at 8 am during reg'n)
• Venue: Brennan Room, Shortland Union, University of Newcastle (Service Expo set up in adjacent McLarty Room)
• Parking: Lots - it's mid-semester break! Details in future updates
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• What is it? Enhancing the Links is a FREE Hunter-Central Coast Seminar and Service Expo that provides students and people with a disability, and the staff and services who support them, with information about the pathways, services and support available across our Region. The focus of the day will be on moving to education, training, employment, and post-school programs.
• Participant Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ETL2011
National Access Training survey ends July 1
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M7VDG7S
Australian and New Zealand Communications Association Conference Ahitereiriana/Aotearoa Whakawhitiwhiti Ropu Wananga
University of Waikato, NZ, July 6-8, 2011
Whare Wananga o Waikato, Aotearoa, Hurae 6-8, 2011
ANZCA is a professional association for researchers and teachers in the multiple diverse fields of communication. Research students are encouraged and supported to take advantage of formal and informal mentoring opportunities afforded by participation in the conference and other activities of the association.
ANZCA te ngaio rodu ina kairangahau/kura mahita te patiki te Whakawhitiwhiti. rangahau akonga i akiaki te tango huanga okawa/opaki matauranga mai i te Wananga/te rodu.
This year the stream theme is ‘(Dis)ability, diversity, difference: Shifting boundaries and identities’. We will be running a minimum of two streams and invite submissions that include, but are not restricted to:
Te tau wai kaupapate Kaha, Kanorau, ke, hunuku paenga, tuakiri. to maua pohiri tuku:
• Empirical research from diverse perspectives including communication, cultural theory, media, journalism, public relations, marketing, disability studies and fields of inquiry that incorporate disability and communication in theorisation, service delivery, policy and practice.
Rangahau mai i Kanorau te ahua - whakawhitiwhiti, tikanga a-iwi, ao papaho, korero a-nupepa, whakatairanga, Kore Kaha whakatewhatewha, whakarato ratonga.
• Creative practice and representation through diverse modes including all genres of writing, poetry and poesis, photography, film and documentary, visual, moving and performance art, mobile and multi-media, (auto)biography, story-telling, memory-work, sound and soundscapes.
tapatapahi ana parakitihi paraketu kanorau tukanga - hui katoa tapatapahi ana tuhituhinga, tango whakaahua, kiriata, ataata mahi toi, toi whakaari, rea ao papaho, haukiri, haurongo, korero paki, mahara, tangi.
Disability’ is used in a broad sense and incorporates a diverse range of issues. To open and extend discussion, the stream encourages submissions based on a broad range of interpretations, provocations, critique, reflection, narrative and conversation that explore the ways that disability and communication intersect with gender, sex and sexualities, ‘race’ and ethnicity, Indigeneity, ‘class’, socio-economic status, age, affect, health, space/place and culture.
Kore Kaha te whararahi komitimiti kanorau take. Tuhera matapakinga, te wai akiaki tuku putake te whararahi whakamaoritanga, arotakenga, whakaahuatanga, korero, te hopara kore kaha tutuki aweko, karaehe, ai, hauora, whakawhitiwhiti, matawaka.
Please contact Cassandra Loeser or Gerard Goggin if you would like to discuss any aspect of the stream:
koroki Cassandra Loeser/Gerard Goggin ina ano korero
Gerard Goggin (g.goggin@unsw.edu.au )
Cassandra Loeser (cassandra.loeser@unisa.edu.au)
Asking Women students with disabilities to attend NOWSA2011 conference
Hi There!
UNSW Women's collective is hosting the The Network of Women Students Australia conference from the 11th -15 July 2011. The theme of the conference is " Women's Realities Women's choices".
The website about the conference is http://www.nowsa.com.au
However the women's officer and Kathy the student with disabilities officer have set up a equity fund to help people who are interstate to come to the conference. The registration fee is also $50.00 and there is accessible and affordable accommodation available for those out of sydney.
If you are interested in attending this conference check out the website or please contact me on marita@answd.org and i can get you in touch with the organisers and see what help they can provide.
It would be wonderful to get as many participants with disabilities there!
I attended the conference last year and found it a rewarding experience. IT was the first year that students with disabilities were fully included and also we had our own disability caucus!
There is also a facebook group " NOWSA" which you can search and find out more. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_109222231611&ref=ts
Hope to see many of you at the conference!
Cheers,
Marita
The Southern Tasmanian Gearing Up Expo will be held at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. On Thursday 14th July 2011.
http://www.ndcotas.com.au/gearingup/hobart-event-information
The recipients of the five Big A awards will be announced at the awards ceremony in the Banquet hall of Parliament on 20 July.
http://www.artsaccess.org.nz/
WA Equal Opportunity Law and Workplace Culture workshop Wednesday, 27th July 2011
Human Rights – it’s everyone’s responsibility and right
The Equal Opportunity Commission is offering an “Equal Opportunity Law and Workplace Culture” training workshop on Wednesday, 27th July 2011 for any person interested in developing their knowledge of Equal Opportunity Law; staff intending to undertake further training as Contact or Grievance Officers and HR or Policy officers who are responsible for developing policies or procedures for staff in relation to equal opportunity issues.
The Equal Opportunity Commission is in a unique position to observe firsthand the experiences of complainants, respondents and organisations. We utilise this knowledge to keep our training programs contemporary and relevant.
This workshop provides participants with an understanding of Equal Opportunity Law, its application, measures to prevent unlawful discrimination and identify personal and organisational culture that supports equality of opportunity and diversity. As these workshops are very popular you are encouraged to register promptly.
Please could you pass this on to people you know who like to make a difference in the world and could be interested.
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: Equal Opportunity Commission Level 2 Westralia Square 141 St Georges Terrace PERTH
Cost: $337.00 (inc GST)
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
If you would like to attend please register on line at http://www.eoc.wa.gov.au under News and Events – Events and Training and select the relevant date.
Minimum numbers are required for courses to be viable. If not, there could be the possibility of the course being cancelled.
National Disability Awards nomination deadline Friday 29 July 2011
http://www.idpwd.com.au/index.php/455/2011-nominations-open/
September - information on an accessible Rugby World Cup 2011
Hepetema – korero te tomonga ahei Putuporo Taiao Kapu 2011
http://tickets.rugbyworldcup.com/info/accessibleinfo.aspx
2011 NSW Careers forum
the 2011 Forum which will be held at UNSW on Tuesday 6 September.
If you haven’t yet visited the Careers Service of your University please do so as soon as possible! The purpose of these forums is not to give you basic career development and job seeking information, but rather to focus on disability specific issues that may not be available from your Careers Service.
Kind regards,
Debi on behalf of the organising committee.
Asia Pacific Autism Conference
Perth Australia
8-10 September 2011
http://www.apac11.org
Mind & Its Potential
7 - 8 November 2011
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia
http://www.mindanditspotential.com.au/
EOPHEA 2011
Kia ora e te whanau
Planning is underway for EOPHEA 2011
E mahere ana ina EOPHEA 2011.
For your diaries and your networks the following information:
Ina a korua rataka/kaikotuitui, te aonga korero:
EOPHEA 2011
Nga reo mo te tika: Voices for Equity
Sunday 27 – Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Ratapu 27 -Wenerei 30 Noema 2011
AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makau Rau, Akarana, Aotearoa.
Ka kite
http://www.adcet.edu.au/EdEquity/EOPHEA/EOPHEA_Conferences/EOPHEA_2011.chpx
Chris Jenkin
KEYS Programme Leader
School of Education Te Kura Matauranga
Equity and Diversity Co-ordinator - Faculty of Applied Humanities
921 9999 Ex 7911
DISABILITY STUDIES: EVERY BODY IN INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Sunday 27th November – Wednesday 30th November 2011
The aim of this inaugural conference is to provide a forum for people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to share their knowledge and research with others. We warmly welcome the participation of:
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• People with impairments, family/whanau, support people
• ? Educators, practitioners, service providers
• ? Legal, business and community representatives
• ? Policy makers, government employees
• ? Researchers, students (including school, undergraduate and postgraduate students)
• ? Anyone who has an interest in disability and social justice matters
The conference theme, Every Body In, is deliberately broad, in the hope that presentation topics and means of delivery will reflect the diverse nature of Disability Studies.
As well as impressive line-up of international Keynote speakers, the conference will offer innovative and creative presentations that reflect a wide range of experiences, knowledge and research regarding disability matters in national and international contexts. The conference will be structured to encourage participants to meet and interact within and across particular interest and sector groups.
Keep checking the website for updates, Call for Papers and Registration information.
We hope you will be able to join us in Dunedin, in November 2011.
For more information check out http://www.otago.ac.nz/disabilitystudiesconference/
Accessing the Future... Assistive Technology in Education and Employment Conference
7 - 9 December 2011
Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza
It will be a 3 day Conference with pre-conference workshops, a full day of assistive technology workshops similar to our usual offerings, and a day focussing on learning disability - theory, practice, and technology.
Day 1: Pre-Conference Workshops;
Day 2: Assistive Technology Conference;
Day 3: Learning Disability in Education and Employment - Practice, Theory & Technology.
Registration opens soon
For more information go to
http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/ndco/technology-forums/
You can find the Facebook page with the latest information at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessing-the-Future-Conference/101884203233307
End Notes - whakamutunga
Send comments and submissions for next newsletter to
Tono pito korero/tuku te a tera niureta
http://www.news.answd.org
Next newsletter in September 2011.
a mua niureta Hepetema 2011.
Matthew Gee Kwun Chan
Editor/kaitatari