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Education and Training

Find on this page Opportunites and Information for people with disabilities to further their skills and learning. 

CCS Disability Action - Transition Services
From school to after school i.e into Employment or Community participation. Must be ORRS funded.
248 Broadway Ave
PO Box 143
Palmerston North 4440
Phone: 06 357 2119
Freephone: 0800 227 2255
CCS Disability Action - Vocational Services
Vocational assistance 18 - 65yrs assisiting people (outside supported living) with disability into employment training or Community participation.
248 Broadway Ave
PO Box 143
Palmerston North 4440
Phone: 06 357 2119
Freephone: 0800 227 2255
Horowhenua Adult Literacy Scheme
To assist all adults (those who have left school) with literacy tuition at no cost to the student. Includes reading and writing tuition, computer studies and help obtaining a driver's licence.
31 Kent Street
PO Box 285
Levin
Phone: 06 368 6064
Horowhenua Learning Centre
Work and Community Skills.
152 Bath Street
Levin
Phone: 06 368 1095
Mobile: Txt 027 727 5449
Idea Services Transition Services
Offers transition assistance from school to work in Levin. Idea Services supports the vision of an ordinary life for people with intellectual disabilities and support individual clients to achieve their maximum potential.
PO Box 2150
Raumati Beach Paraparaumu
Phone: 04 463 2435
Massey University Manawatu
Learning Institution for Diplomas, Degrees and Post Graduate study. Offers assistance for those who have a disability and would like to attend University.
Tennett Drive
Palmerston North 4474
Private Bag 11222
Palmerston North
Phone: 06 350 5701
Freephone: 0800 627 739
Ministry of Education - Special Education (GSE)
Special Education (GSE) Provides advice, guidance and support for schools, early childhood centres, families with children and young people with special educational and developmental needs.
Phone: 06 364 0840 / 06 358 3026
UCOL
Disability Support Services. If you have a disability and would like to attend UCOL please phone us for support and information.
140 King Street
Palmerston North
Phone: 06 952 7010
Freephone: 0800 468 265