ATANZ ORGANISATION INFORMATION

The Assistive Technology Alliance New Zealand (ATANZ) Trust is a registered Charitable Trust.

The Board of Trustees currently consists of:

• Glen Dixon, TalkLink Trust, Auckland (Chair)
• Jill Ford, Ministry of Education, Special Education, Blenheim
• Michael Northcott, Cerebral Palsy Society, Auckland
• Dean Sutherland, University of Canterbury, Christchurch 
• Nicola Stead, Ministry of Education, Special Education, Blenheim
• Devon Millar, Talklink Trust, Christchurch
• Sally Clendon, Masey Universtity, Auckland

   

  The Values of the Trust are:

   

  • All people with disabilities have the right to assistive technology support in order to realise their full potential.
  • All people with disabilities have the right to be included and participate in their community.
  • People accessing assistive technology services have the right to the best possible service.
  • Geographical equity of service throughout New Zealand must be established and maintained.

   

  The Vision of the Trust is: 

  • "Every person in New Zealand who needs assistive technology has access to excellent services and support."  

  The Mission of the Trust is: 

  • "Promoting excellence in assistive technology service provision in New Zealand."

   

  Download the ATANZ 2007 Strategic Plan

  ATANZ Strategic Plan 07.pdf (273.6 kB)

  Download the ATANZ Trust Deed

  ATANZ Trust Deed.pdf (22.0 kB)