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SUMMARY:Transition Expo
DESCRIPTION:https://wpdisabilityconnect.w1577.rediweb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dc_-_te25_04_families_final_2_v1-1080p.mp4 ( https://wpdisabilityconnect.w1577.rediweb.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/dc_-_te25_04_families_final_2_v1-1080p.mp4 )\nNew to Transition Expo?\nTransition Expo can feel overwhelming!\nOn arrival, you will be given a Goodie Bag, which has a full list of the stallholders. There will also be a large map at the entrance, and around the walls of the building.  Take a minute to have a look at who you want to visit.\nStallholders are grouped in categories, see figure below.  The rows will have signage featuring the category letter, e.g. if you wish to visit education providers pop along to Row E.\nIf you want to see it all – then we suggest you start at Row A and talk to the Transition Co-ordinators.\nThe Disability Connect Team (your hosts) will be at the entrance and have a stall in Row B. You can stop and chat to us about what we do, or you can ask any of our team or volunteers wearing blue vests or hoodies for help.\nGeneral Information:\nClick here for a list of 2026 registered Stall Holders.\n\nNew Stall Holders – Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, DeweCare,  Ministry of Education, Blind Low Vision NZ, Volition, WanderSearch Auckland Charitable Trust, Our Girl Limited, My Home Chef, and Adaptive Arts,\nOpportunities and advice from Transition Co-ordinators, Vocational Providers and Funding Hosts.\nTertiary Options – Tertiary Education Commission, University of Auckland, Manukau Institute of Technology, Unitec and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa\nInformation from Service Providers e.g., Advocacy, Banking, Education, Health, and Kaikaranga (previously known as Taikura Trust).\nGovernment – Work and Income, Ministry of Education,\nInformation on Sport, Recreation, Art, Dance and social opportunities.\nSmall Business Enterprises – including the Disability Business Network\nSeparate Chill Zone Upstairs – quiet sensory space\nAuckland Libraries, Clipboard, the D*List – For some interactive fun and a youth/rangitahi friendly vibe!\nConversations with Employers – This was very popular last year, filling a demand, and we are working with Disability Employers Network again to invite employers to have conversations with disabled people and their families to get an understanding of what employment will look like and to hear first-hand what employers are looking. Our Community Innovation Partner, Mercury, are preparing to have these conversations too.  Employers this year include Air New Zealand, Westpac and Whaikaha.\nUpstairs this year – Autism New Zealand, Transition Expo Seminar, and watch Sasanka’s Journey to Employment – upstairs by the Cafe\n\nGuidebook of Stallholders from 2025\nSend your questions to: admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz ( mailto:admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz ?subject=Questions%20for%20Transition%20Expo%20Live%20Panel%20Discussion )\nAdditional Information:\n\n\n\nAutism Communication Stickers – read more here\nSign language interpreters available throughout the day\nChinese interpreter available\nFree parking\nWheelchair accessible\n\n\n\nTransition Expo is supported by the Ministry of Social Development and sponsored by Clipboard, our Imagination partner and Mercury our Community Innovation partner.\nTransition Expo Categories:\n\nFor more information or if you would like to have a stall:\nEmail: admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz ( mailto:admin@disabilityconnect.org.nz )\nPhone: 09 636 0351\nWebsite: disabilityconnect.org.nz ( https://disabilityconnect.org.nz/ )\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/DisabilityConnectNZ ( http://www.facebook.com/DisabilityConnectNZ )\nYou can see previous media coverage from the event here:\nDisabled students transition from school to work made harder by Covid-19\nGovt Launching first NZ sign language led consultation to amend law\nWe would really appreciate it if you were able to share this invitation as widely as possible.\nStarting a Social Enterprise\nLearn about “Starting a Social Enterprise” by watching 2 of our video series here!\nWatch the full 5 episodes (22 minutes) here.\n
URL:https://disabilityconnect.org.nz/events/transition-expo/
CATEGORIES:Expo
LOCATION:7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St. Johns, Auckland
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