Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi
Presenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David Taylor
Produced by Wintec Music and Performing Arts

Guests

Peter van Vroonhoven
Peter’s connection to disability and para-sports is through his son who plays Powerchair Football.

He coordinates the sport in the Waikato and is Vice President of New Zealand Powerchair Football’s national body - https://parafedwaikato.co.nz/about-us/board/

Programme Synopsis

• Louise and David talk to Peter about how he and his son Will got involved with powerchair football and how much of a positive impact it has had on their whole family’s life.

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Connect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities.

Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with disability.

Links

• Parafed Waikato
• NZ Powerchair Football
• Waikato Wasps Facebook
• Intro to Powerchair football from a UK player
• Dr Michael Jeffress research paper on “Opportunities and Benefits for Powerchair users through power soccer 
• Arron “Wheelz” Fotheringham
• Parent to Parent New Zealand Inc
• Altogether Autism
• Care Matters or 0508 236 236 freephone service for carers
• Mana Whaikaha – MidCentral only