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IN BRIEF SOCIETY SNIPPETS WEBSITE DEVELOPMENTS Thanks to a generous grant from the ANZ Staff Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy Society website has had some fabulous additions to it in recent months. The PDF and Excel spreadsheet listing the suppliers you can use your e-card funding with, have been replaced with a Supplier Directory. Search and filter functions make it easier to find suppliers. There’s also a ‘nationwide’ option for the companies that provide services across the motu. Go to www.cerebralpalsy. org.nz/supplier-directory . We’ve added an Accessibility Menu (look for the bright blue “Accessibility” button on the right-hand side of the page) which makes navigating the website easier. There is a screen reader, you can adjust the contrast, hide photos and much more. Check out our video – www. youtu.be/cwGUAvIHyS4 - to see how the Accessibility Menu might help you. We have also added a search function at the top of the website. We hope you love these new additions as much as we do! Of course, your own whānau will take priority, but once you’re satisfied that their needs will be met, it’s simple to include a gift of any size in your will to the Cerebral Palsy Society. Whether you’ve already made a will and would like to make an addition, or you’re ready to write your first one and include support for the Cerebral Palsy Society, we recommend you work with a legal advisor to make sure this important document is written exactly as you wish. Head to our website to find out more: www.cerebralpalsy.org. nz/support-us/bequests-2/ HOW TO ONBOARD A NEW SUPPLIER Ever wondered how to get a new company or service provider added to the Cerebral Palsy Society’s getProgramme so you can use your e-Card with them? We welcome new companies and service providers to getThis&That, getPhysical, getOutThere or getUpAgain, but there are a few steps to go through. There’s plenty of information on our website: www.cerebralpalsy. org.nz/member-services/e- card-funding/get-suppliers On average it takes around 4 weeks for the whole process to be completed. But there may be delays that are out of our control, so it might take longer than that. For more information about adding new suppliers, please contact our finance team - accounts@cpsociety.org.nz or 0800 503 603. SUPPORT THE SOCIETY INTO THE FUTURE Like us, we know you’ll want to ensure a future where people with Cerebral Palsy can enjoy their lives to the full – with endless opportunities, and the support in place so they can say yes to everything that makes them thrive and brings them happiness. An easy and powerful way to ensure this future for our mokopuna is to leave a gift in your will. This kind of donation means you don’t have to find cash now or take part in a fundraising event. 18 | THE REVIEW MARCH 2025