A list of local groups that support people with disabilities and how to contact them.
Cook Islands National Disability Council
Who they are: Are a national disability rights, advocacy and the only representative organization of persons with disabilities in the Cook Islands.
Location: Tauae, Takuvaine, AVARUA, RAROTONGA
Contact Details: 56513
Link: https://www.facebook.com/CIDisabilityCouncil?locale=sv_SE
Autism Cook Islands
Who they are: Is an organization that provides support, resources, and information about Autism Spectrum Disorders. They offer supervised social and educational programs for children with autism, allowing parents to leave their children in a safe environment where they can develop independence. The organization also hosts well-being sessions exclusively for parents, providing opportunities for them to refresh and refuel.
Location: Back Road Nikao
Contact Details: info@autismcookislands.org
Link: https://www.autismcookislands.org/
Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association
Who they are: Is an association formed by parents and families of persons with Down Syndrome. Their role is raise awareness and to create an inclusive community
Location: Avarua, Rarotonga
Contact Details: 70033
Link: https://www.facebook.com/CookIslandsDownSyndromeAssociation/
Cook Islands Dyslexia Society
Who they are: The society was formed in 2021 by parents of children with dyslexia. They raise awareness, roll out programmes in the Cook Islands to identify the unique learning needs, provide support and resources for those with dyslexia.
Location: Avarua, Rarotonga
Contact Details: cidyslexia@gmail.com
Link: https://www.facebook.com/CIDYSLEXIA/?_rdr
Creative Centre
Who they are: Is a facility that provides lifeskills training, activities, educational lessons and social interaction to adults with disabilities.
Location: Tupapa, Rarotonga
Contact Details: 20081
Link: https://www.facebook.com/@creativecentreraro/
Ministry of Internal Affairs
Is the Government Ministry that assists Cook Islanders in building strong families to support resilient connected communities.
Location: Tupapa, Avarua
Contact Details: 29370
Link: Ministry of Internal Affairs https://www.intaff.gov.ck/persons-with-disabilities/
Ministry of Health
Is the government ministry that looks after the health needs of all people that live in the Cook islands.
Location: Tupapa, Avarua
Contact Details: 20066
Link: https://www.health.gov.ck/hospital-health/clinical-services/
Ministry of Education
Is the government ministry that is responsible for the educational needs of all people in the Cook Islands
Location: Back road, Nikao
Contact Details: 29351
Link: https://education.gov.ck/student-services/special-needs-services/
Cook Islands Police Services
Works with communities to identify and address potential problems before they become major issues
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