NZDSN conference - 16-18 March 2011

Conference review

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'Live the day'

Wednesday 16 to Friday 18 March 2011
Rutherford Hotel – Nelson

• Click here to view keynote speakers

• Click here to view the programme
  

People in an inclusive society

On Wednesday 16 March, NZDSN came together to celebrate the new network for disability support providers, to explore how inclusion is happening within our community and to ask 'Are we fostering an inclusive society?'

Purpose

The conference explored the following concepts:

• Being: Reflecting the now, what does life offer to disabled people in today's society, what are the limitations to full participation, how do we enhance opportunity, what are some examples of success and some things learned
• Belonging: When you are missed when you are not there, a sense of belonging in society has occurred, the person has been supported to the extent needed to be successful
• Becoming: Having a voice, being heard, being a decision maker about where to live, who to live with, relationships, having passion and hopes

Welcome to Nelson

Nelson Tasman Tourism welcomes all delegates travelling to the region for the March 2011 New Zealand Disability Support Network conference 'Live the day'.

You're encouraged to make the most of your visit to the Nelson Tasman region.

Stay on a few days to indulge in the region’s beaches and lakes, spectacular national parks and unique landforms, vineyards and gourmet cafes, artists and galleries.

If you need a few ideas, here's a handful of things to do in region:

• Cruise through Abel Tasman National Park
• Experience the world’s longest flying fox adventure at Happy Valley Adventures
• Visit one of the 350+ galleries and studio in the region and meet the artists at work
• Get inspired with a visit to the World of Wearable Art & Classic Cars Museum
• Uncover the years of history that swathe the streets of New Zealand’s second oldest city
• Climb to the centre of New Zealand for a view of Nelson and Tasman Bay
• Score a try at the site of New Zealand’s first game of rugby
• Get some fresh air with walk or jog along the picturesque Nelson waterfront
• Treat yourself to an indulgent session at a local day spa
• Hunt for some sunshine inspired treasures at the famous Nelson Saturday Market
• Grab a blanket and catch yourself a fish ’n’ chip picnic to enjoy on Tahunanui Beach
• Treat yourself to a huge berryfruit ice-cream from one of the many Tasman berry farms
• Play a round of golf alongside Tasman Bay
• Journey into the countryside and meet the winemakers and brewers at their cellar doors
• See some of the world’s clearest water at Te Waikoropupu Springs
• Discover the unique ecosystems and landscapes of Farewell Spit on an organised tour
• Explore the natural phenomenon of the 14km Nelson Boulder Bank on foot
• Organise a group to tramp the famous Heaphy Track

Click here for a full range of activity and accommodation options available in the region.

Click here for a complete list of events and festivals in the area at the time of your visit.

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