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PEGASUS LEARNING CENTRE – PAKURANGA COLLEGE
We are the Pegasus Learning Centre, a specialised education unit within Pakuranga College.
Our specialist facility provides a tailored learning programme for students with significant intellectual disabilities, such as Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Global Developmental Delay.
Our students follow an educational and vocational development programme. Key goals for us are to improve our student’s confidence and physical, emotional and social skills in a safe and supportive environment.
During 2020 we developed a close relationship with Jennifer and her team at Downlights. They are a fantastic group of people who are supportive, inclusive, and friendly. The team has been working with our students and staff on a weekly basis to assist our students to develop the crucial skills required for the transition from college into future endeavours.
NEW ZEALAND DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION NZ
The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association Inc’s (NZDSA) mission is to work alongside families, whanau and carers to support and empower people with Down syndrome to realise their potential and aspirations through all life stages and within all communities.
The NZDSA was started in 1981 by parents who established the organisation for educational and charitable purposes. The NZDSA has remained a family/whanau-driven non-profit organisation.
We receive no government funding, so we raise all our own funds and receive monthly donations from the Downlights Charitable Trust,
so that we are able to:
• Provide support and New Parent information packs to expectant and new parents.
• Inform, support and advocate for families/whanau and people with Down syndrome.
• Promote awareness of Down syndrome to create positive attitudes in the community.
• Advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
• Represent the interests and lobby for the rights of people with Down syndrome and their families/whanau across a range of forums and at Government level.
• Produce and provide resources to inform, educate and empower families/whanau, people with Down syndrome and professionals.
• Create a leadership platform for people with Down syndrome which includes supporting STRIVE - the NZDSA’s self-advocacy leadership group, hosting self-advocacy Funshops and youth development camps.
• Support regional groups across New Zealand to provide support and information to the Down syndrome community in their area.
•Off er support via our Freephone 0800 NZDSAI 0800 693 724.
• Publish CHAT21, our quarterly journal.
• Provide support utilising social media.
Contact us for support or to show your support at:
www.nzdsa.org.nz
BELL GULLY
Bell Gully is committed to making meaningful contributions to initiatives that support the well being of our communities, and the positive growth and development of people within them. They have provided Downlights and The Downlights Charitable Trust with pro bono legal work since 2021 and have further supported us by choosing our candles as a corporate gifting option on numerous occasions
THE LINDSAY FOUNDATION
The Lindsay Foundation’s main focus is to support individuals and organisations in New Zealand who make a positive impact specifically, but not limited to, the areas of animal welfare, children, disabilities and health.To learn more about the Lindsay Foundation or to apply for funding, visit:
https://www.lindsayfoundation.co.nz/
The Downlights team whole heartedly thanks the Lindsay Foundation for the use of our beautiful van "ticket" which enables us to transport our crew around to events and so much more.