We aim to provide disability and health related information to disabled people, older people, family/whanau and others who support the rights of everyone to live good lives in their communities.
The Centre was created by Taranaki people for Taranaki people. All of our activities are underpinned by our values of:
We are proud that our Principles reflect and endorse the Vision and Principles of Enabling Good Lives.
The TDICT core Principles are:
At TDICT Centre, we are proud of our commitment to embedding tikanga maori, within our service provision.
We believe that all people accessing our services and TDICT staff working within our services, should feel culturally safe and respected at all times.
TDICT staff members we work with a number of different organisations, which support the diverse cultures, within the Taranaki region. We aim to deliver our services in a way that respects and values disabled people, of all cultures.
Being able to communicate and be understood is very important and TDICT Centre is committed to providing information, about NZ Sign Language, Easy Read, and other communication supports.
Meet the friendly Team at Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre
Jake is a long-standing member of the sector and brings his lived experience to the role of General Manager. With over 15 years working in and around the community, he is excited to now be supporting the Trust to grow its services; to be inclusive and accesible for all people. He has previously served on the Cerebral Palsy Board of New Zealand as Vice President and spent the last chapter of his career working in the public service, in roles with Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People,Ministry of Social Development and Te Whatu Ora. I’m looking forward to this challenge because we are a well established business with a fantastic history, I strive to continue the legancy of the TDICT.
Bronwyn is the accounts administrator at Taranaki Disabilities Information Centre. Along with keeping the books up to date and preparing reports for the board, she assists in the shop with sales and equipment hire. Outside of working at TDICT, Bronwyn enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, making crafts and also volunteers her time with some local sporting groups. Along with her husband, she owns a dry-stock beef farm and has a small breeding herd of Hereford cows. Previously, Bronwyn & her husband owned and operated an agricultural contracting/trucking business for 25 years in South Taranaki in which she carried out all the bookwork along with driving spreaders, tractors and loaders.
Kathryn's role at this busy ‘hub’ is Funding Coordinator. The support and initiatives we provide on a daily basis ensure we meet the criteria for many funders. We are very grateful for the support we receive and the work we are able to achieve due to this support.
Glenda Eriksen is the Centres leading lady for booking your Mobility Scooter for New Plymouth's busy water front and walkway, this also includes Pukekura Park. Glenda can also whip up a great range of baked items and can supply your occasion with a menu to your needs. No matter how you slice it, Glenda will cater to everyones needs.
Jeanette spends her valuable time, two mornings a week, working behind the scenes for our comfort and well being. While she is here she loves to interact with everyone and to see the work and support that happens here on a daily basis.
Joan is married to Larry Peterson, raised three children, and now has time to devote to a number of volunteer groups in New Plymouth including TDICT.
