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Welcome to Sommerville Disability Support Services!

We provide a very supportive and fantastic learning environment for children, young adults, and their family/whanau, with a wide range of disabilities. Our goal is to encourage children and young adults to reach their full potential. 

###We provide a range of services including:

* Family Support & Information
* Abilities Centre - (Life Skills, Vocational Training, Community Participation)
* Disability Parking Identification Permits
* Respite Carer Coordination

__Our aim is to support people with disabilities to become as independent as possible within the community.__ 

To find out more about our services and for queries, please visit our website or give us a call today.

Lifelinks provides people who have disabilities with the highest standard of service in ways that best suit their individual needs.

LifeLinks is an agency contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination for people with disabilities (and their families) living in Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast. 

There is no cost to the individual for these services, and you can self-refer, or be referred by a professional (eg your GP).

LifeLinks - What We Do

Our promise to you is that we will work with you, within the available resources, to help you feel included in your community by being able to participate and contribute.

We listen
We support
We coordinate, and
We review

Through our processes, we strive to ensure our clients are all enabled in the community. We listen and learn about you and your goals so that we have a better and empathetic understanding of your individual needs as well as those of your family.

With you we will plan and coordinate the community supports so that you can begin living your life the way you choose. We have a strong network of community relationships. These are pivotal to us delivering better outcomes for you and the community. We are committed to working alongside and with you. To do this we need you to be committed to working positively and proactively with us. We will work hard to create a positive non judgmental environment that will make it easy for you to talk to us.

Please visit our website for more information or give us a call today!

AbiliQuip modify vehicles for drivers who need hand controls, wheelchair lifts or other disability modifications as well as seating changes, cruise control etc. We use our extensive engineering capabilities to adapt vehicles for whatever reason you need. Customise your vehicle to suit your needs.

Services
Some of our modifications are:
- Hand controls for drivers with limited dexterity
- Left foot accelerators
- Ramps for chairs
- Joystick or push-button controls
- Specialised seating
- Electric boot openers
- Reduced-effort steering or brakes
- Spinners
- Scooter carriers
- Electric clutches
- Transfer aids and extra hand-holds

We also can add reversing sensors, seat heating, inflatable lumbar support, towbar carriers for walkers or wheelchairs.
 
We also offer Wheelchair Loaders for Drivers or Carers:
- Fixed frame or foldable chair versions
- Less stress on shoulders and arms
- The chair stays secure, clean and dry
- Totally automatic, just sit and wait!
- It operates in any space where the drivers door can open
- The care retains its original looks and fuel economy
- No problem with car height in car parks or garages

We can also do steering, brake and gear change adaptations. Complete electronic controllers for gear and motor and handbrake, etc.

We will inspect your vehicle, assess the best approach to improving your mobility, and price a solution for your needs.

Contact us first for more information and all options available.

Our Disability Aids & Services can assist you in the Auckland Region. CCS Disability Action are here for you.  We're based in Auckland Region so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

Innovative Tactile Solutions!

Mobility Research Center supplies and installs Tactile Ground Surface Indicators to aid blind and vision impaired pedestrians negotiate the built environment with dignity and safety.

Tactile Indicators are products made from various materials installed into the ground consisting of a series of raised studs or bars. They are installed in the form of laid textured paving units, tactile tiles, individual mushroom shaped tactile studs drilled and fixed into the ground or tactile mats glued to the ground surface.

Mobility Research Tactile Indicators outlast and outperform all other manufacturers resulting in New Zealands leading brand. 

For more information please visit the Mobility Research website or call today to discuss your specific requirements.

Helping You Go Places!

The Mobility Man has a great range of mobility equipment- wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters, walking sticks, crutches , lift out chairs, electric beds , shower stools, over toilet frames, continence products and more.

Thinking mobility? Think The Mobility Man! After more than a decade in business, the experienced team knows what they are talking about and you can benefit from their professional advice and personalized service.

If it's too difficult to get out of your home, you can also request an in home demonstration.

For more information please visit the website by clicking the above link or call today for any inquiry.

Nelson City Taxi offers the most comprehensive range of transport services and facilities available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

We offer sedans, wagons, vans, dedicated Total Mobility vehicles and executive vehicles. All Nelson City Taxi drivers are certified in accordance with Land Transport New Zealand requirements and many are NZQA qualified.

For an efficient and prompt service, please give us a call or visit our website for more information.

Wellington Combined Taxis is New Zealands first certified carbon neutral taxi company, our taxis have received carboNZero Cert TM certified for both service and organisation! Operating since 1926.Quality Service, Professionalism & Integrity.400 late model cars, Chauffeur service, Vans & Wheelchair Vehicles.

Wellington Combined Taxis provide a range of additional services that your average taxi company does not offer. We aim to give the best service to our customers to ensure that the experience is positive, increased convenience and a long lasting relationship with Wellington Combined Taxis is formed. Our services include: Wake up Calls, Advise Taxi Arrivals, Urgent parcel & Food Delivery.

## Our Taxi Vehicles
### Cars
We have a fleet of over 440, white, late model cars. All drivers are trained, professional and uniformed with excellent area knowledge. The Company created a new rule mid way through 2008, that no petrol only vehicles are allowed to enter the fleet. This is part of our reduction plan and environmental policy. Within 6 years our entire taxi fleet will consist of more fuel efficient vehicles. We are also constantly looking for newer more efficient vehicles we can allow into the fleet.
### Taxi Vans and Shuttles
We have ten 10 seater vans and one 6 seater available.
Please be aware that the vans are used for school runs so you may be required to pre-book a van to ensure their availability. **Vans incur a $10 additional charge to the final fare.**
### Disabled and Mobility Vehicles
We have 9 vans that can cater to the needs of disabled customers however these are fully committed to school runs from 7.30am to 9.00am and 2.15pm to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.

## Taxi Safety
All taxis have cab numbers, which they have to display as part of NZTA rules. These cab numbers are like gold when trying to locate your jacket that you left in the car by mistake! The numbers are located on the front external doors, the front of the taxi (dashboard) and the outside back windscreen.Remember all cab companies have to display the cab number so note this as soon as entering the taxis.

All of our taxis are fitted with state of the art cameras. This makes the ride safer for you and safer for our drivers!

### Safety Ratings
**It's simple: more stars equals safer cars.**
The 5-Star Safety Ratings measure the crash worthiness and rollover safety of vehicles. 

Every six months our taxis have to go for a COF. The CoF inspection is a general safety check, similar to that of a WoF. 

Approved testing station inspectors check the aspects set out in our vehicle inspection requirements manual (VIRM) including:

+ Tyre condition (including tread depth)
+ Brake condition and operation
+ Structural condition (rust is not allowed in certain areas)
+ Towing connection condition and certification
+ Load restraints such as load anchorages, log bolsters, or curtain systems for condition and applicable certification
+ Certificate of loading (display and validity)
+ Transport service licence number (if required)
+ Lights (are all bulbs working? do lights comply?)
+ Glazing (is your windscreen safe?)
+ Windscreen washers and wipers
+ Doors (do they open and close safely?)
+ Safety belts (must not be faded or damaged; buckles must work properly)
+ Airbags (if fitted)
+ Speedometer (must be working)
+ Steering and suspension (must be safe and secure)
+ Exhaust (there must be no leaks and the exhaust must not be smoky or louder than the original exhaust system)
+ Fuel system (there must be no leaks).

We monitor this internally to make sure all of our drivers are up to date with their COFs! This means you can feel safe about being in one of our taxis. 

For more information, please visit our website or give us a call.

In the Disability Aids &amp; Services category, IDEA Services is located in Bay Of Plenty and are here to help you. Check out IDEA Services today. We await your call!

Phonak New Zealand Ltd are a Hearing Aids provider. We have served customers in the Auckland Region and have been a trusted provider for 4 years. You can find us at Level 2, The Chester Building 28 The Warehouse Way Northcote Auckland 0627.

In the Panel Beaters category, Bay Vehicle Modifications Ltd is located in Hawkes Bay and are here to help you.  Check out Bay Vehicle Modifications Ltd today. We await your call!

We are Chris Ruth Centre in the Canterbury Region.  We are your local providers in the Disability Aids & Services category.  Get in touch now!

Options Vocational Services are Disability Aids & Services providers. We help people in West Coast. For more information, please call us today.

Our Disability Aids & Services can assist you in Hawkes Bay. Equip are here for you.  We're based in Hawkes Bay so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

The New Zealand Disability Support Network Incorp are Disability Aids & Services providers. We help people in the Wellington Region. For more information, please call us today.

In the Disability Aids & Services category, Levin Group Riding for the Disabled is located in the Manawatu Region and are here to help you.  Check out Levin Group Riding for the Disabled today. We await your call!

Disabilities Resource Centre Trust serves customers in Bay Of Plenty and are in the Disability Aids & Services category.   We welcome your enquiry.

In the Disability Aids & Services category, CCS Disability Action is located in the Canterbury Region and are here to help you.  Check out CCS Disability Action today. We await your call!

CCS Disability Action serves customers in the Timaru Oamaru Region and are in the Disability Aids & Services category.   We welcome your enquiry.

CCS Disability Action Nelson Marlborough serves customers in the Nelson Region and are in the Disability Aids & Services category.   We welcome your enquiry.

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