Busy start to the year at YES!

Happy New Year. It’s off with a bang for I.Lead as we dive into a busy but exciting year!

We start the year with I.Drive Learners Licence workshop, which aims to support and teach people with disability the New Zealand Road Code. The workshop is designed in a practical and easy to learn method. Gaining a learner driver’s licence provides a sense of independence and this programme ensures that every person has the opportunity to obtain their licence.

On 21st and 22nd February, we have our I.Lead Conference in Wellington. This is an event where we celebrate and voice our needs to government officials. The conference will be held at Parliament, where young people with disabilities are given the opportunity to express the barriers they face and the changes they think are needed. Ultimately, the goal is to create an accessible and inclusive New Zealand. What better way to do this than to talk to policy makers directly! Our registrations close on the 7th Feb, so if you and someone you know is keen to attend, please register on our website.

YES is proud to be a provider of the Duke of Edinburgh International Awards. This year we will be starting a programme for people with disabilities to obtain their bronze, silver and gold awards. Duke of Edinburgh is an internationally recognised award that provides participants with the opportunity to develop their personal and professional growth. Duke of Edinburgh splits itself into four sections which focus on the participants' physical, volunteering, individual skills and their team-working skills. We are excited to see the activities our participants choose and to follow them on their Duke of Edinburgh journey!

There is much more coming in 2022, keep an eye on our social media pages for updates and upcoming events.


By: , YES Disability Resource Centre News: with Sonia Thursby (CEO)
sonia@yesdisability.org.nz

Issue 127 February 2022