Strengthening Disability Advocacy conference 2012
Disability advocacy and the legal system: You be the judge!

Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 March 2012 @ Melbourne Park Function Centre

Nothing about us without us

This presentation will tell you about People First New Zealand, who we are and what we do and how we are working to make sure the UN Convention will make a difference in New Zealand.

When

Monday 26th March, 2012: 2:00am - 2:45am

Where

Red Room

Speakers

Michael Aldridge, National Chairperson, People first NZ

Michael is the National Chairperson and President of the Top of the South Region. Michael lives in Nelson, New Zealand where he works in a fish factory. Michael is a long standing member of People First and he has represented People First on a range of committee over the years. He is currently on the … Continued

Photo of Michael Aldridge, National Chairperson, People first NZ

Cindy Johns, National Manager, People First NZ

Cindy has worked, both voluntary and professionally, alongside people with a learning/ intellectual disability and their families for over 20 years. Cindy also has lived experience of the disability community as she is the parent of a young man with learning disability.

Photo of Cindy Johns, National Manager, People First NZ