Punky DVD – An Irish-made cartoon series

By Lindsay Jane Sedgwick “A new Irish-made cartoon series has become the first television series in the world to have a main character with Down Syndrome – and it is set to take the world by storm. The new RTÉ series ‘Punky’, which is aimed at pre-school children, features a six-year-old girl who lives with [...]

Tara Grows Up DVD

Tara Grows Up is a short film about puberty for girls and young women before they have their first period. The DVD should be viewed with their families and caregivers, who can be on hand to answer questions.

Health Matters DVD

Health Matters gives practical basic health and hygiene advice for anyone who supports a person with an intellectual disability. It includes nutrition, health checks, oral health, foot care, personal hygiene, wellness and exercise.

Learning better together research

Working towards inclusive education in New Zealand schools For the first time in New Zealand, ‘Learning better together’ puts together a coherent picture of what we as disabled students, advocates, parents, teachers, principals, community leaders, ministry officials, policymakers and politicians can aspire to in schools.

Billy Grows Up DVD

Billy Grows Up is a short film about puberty designed to be watched by boys approaching puberty. It will help them understand the changes they will go through.  The DVD should be viewed with their families and caregivers, who can be on hand to answer questions.