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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC3 days ago

Blair regularly volunteers at the Cancer Society car washing, transforming soap suds into smiles and connections!

We asked Blair a few questions about his role at the Cancer Society. Blair shared his secret why he's been volunteering for so long: the staff and his peers treat him well.

It's the genuine appreciation he gets from the Cancer Society and his peers that keeps him motivated while also providing a sense of belonging. Feeling valued empowers Blair, demonstrating how uplifting recognition and acknowledgement can be in a person’s life.
Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times.

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC6 days ago

Leanne quietly observes what is happening around her before choosing what and when she wants to join in. She has been learning line dancing and regularly attends Shake, Rattle & Roll and Sit & Be Fit which provide low impact physical fitness. Leanne especially enjoys receiving hand massages improving her flexibility and movement.

It is great to see the improvements in your physical wellbeing.
Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times.

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC1 week ago

Building up everyday life skills is important for Jim to improve his confidence and independence.

Jim was extremely happy with the amount and quality of food from a recent visit to the Social Supermarket in Onekawa. He is looking forward to his next appointment there. It enabled Jim to do home baking which he enjoys whilst learning different ways to budget better and make healthy choices.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times.

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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC2 weeks ago

Paula is focusing on her overall growth and wellbeing.

Paula attends learning sessions at the centre where she regularly sharpens her cognitive skills.

Paula receives rewards for her attendance to numeracy and literacy sessions, such as gym sessions or ten-pin bowling, which contribute to her mental wellbeing and physical development.

Awesome work Paula!
Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things

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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC2 weeks ago

Amber represented The Voice of a Person with a Disability Group at the Hastings Disability Reference Group April meeting.

Amber confidently engaged in thought-provoking discussions with the committee members providing feedback on current disability issues and the long-term effects.

The Voice of a Person with Disability Group provides Amber the opportunity to advocate on behalf of all people with disabilities on real life situations that affect them on a daily basis within our community.
Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

Amber representing The Voice at a Disability Reference Group

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Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC3 weeks ago

Flynn is committed to attending Complex Forme gym where he focuses on learning an array of skills and techniques to increase his physical fitness and overall well-being.

With support and guidance Flynn attentively listens to his personal trainer’s instructions and recommendations.

By consistently visiting the gym, Flynn boosts his stamina and endurance levels. Additionally, Flynn deepens his friendships with his peers and improves his communication skills.

Everyday people, everyday places, everyday things, everyday times

Disability Resource Centre H.B. Trust - DRC

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Charmaine

Charmaine joined Turning Point in December 2018 as a result of a referral from the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination service (NASC) through the Ministry of Health.

Charmaine’s life centred around her family and when her mother passed away she was quite lost and unsure how to cope with things and would get frustrated. Mum did everything for Charmaine, so it quickly became obvious that it would be beneficial for her to enrol with a support agency who could help her to develop coping mechanisms, make new friends outside of the family environment and assist her to become more independent and confident.

Turning Point Coordinator Parvesh worked with Charmaine step by step, making small changes and celebrating her successes along the way. Charmaine began to understand proper ways of dealing with people and learned how to calm herself down if things were upsetting her.

She was given the tools to self-manage her moods and resolve her own negative feelings. She learned what behaviours were acceptable and what were not. She started to make decisions also, one of which was choosing a hairstyle and going to a salon to symbolically “cut off the old Charmaine”.

She has also started to help around home by making her own lunch and helping with the vacuuming/laundry. Parvesh has taught Charmaine how to compare prices of things she wants to buy and she now knows the value of money and tells her coordinator she won’t buy it as it’s too expensive. She now has a wallet and spends money carefully so she knows she has money for an emergency, or for something special to buy.

Charmaine also takes the bus all on her own AND she now works at her voluntary job at the Op Shop in town which makes her very happy.

Her new goals are to learn kapa haka (she loves dancing) and to learn how to cook so she can be more helpful at home. Charmaine cannot wait to join the drama classes for the on stage production Scheduled for later on in the year.

Charmaine says she feels good inside and is happy to make good choices. She is friendly and her confidence is soaring.