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