Resource Library

Resource Library

We have compiled the following resources for the benefit of people with neuromuscular conditions.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please email us at info@mda.org.nz and we will be happy to help.

A

Accessible Walks in New Zealand:

• Travability
• Grab Your Wheels
• AllTrails

Alternative therapies

B

Be. Leadership

Boccia

Building standards

C

Carers Resources

Continence

• Caring for someone with incontinence
• Continence services
• Pelvic floor
• NZ Public Toilet map (note that toilets shown may not be suitable for wheelchairs)

Creatine

D

Dietary advice

Dietary supplements

E

Education

Emergency Care Planning Card

Employment Advice

Employment Support for Job Seekers

• https://workbridge.co.nz/jobseekers/
• http://www.beaccessible.org.nz/be-employed
• https://www.careers.govt.nz/
• https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/

Equipment for hire

F

Financial assistance

G

Genetic Health Service NZ

Go Baby Go

H

Halberg Disability Sport Foundation

Health Information

L

MDA Library books & resources for free loan
Life and Breath
Lifting and handling information for carers

M

Mental Health

• Helplines
• Mental Health Foundation
• Resources for coping with depression & anxiety
• Counselling
• Mindfulness

Mobility Dogs

• Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust (ADNZT)
• Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust

N

Nutrition

P
Pain management

• Presentation from Burwood Pain Management Clinic
• Information on Gabapentin
• Cannabis based products
• Online course to help self-management of pain
• Retrain Pain

Paediatric Physioth erapists Guide to managing neuromuscular disorders

R

Rare Disorders New Zealand

Respiratory Guides

Respiratory physiotherapy

S

Sexuality

Sport and Recreation

T

Total Mobility discount transport service

Travel

Travel Assistance

Y

Yoga – adapted for lying in bed