Guidance and advice

About disability

Disabled people are part of the vast and diverse human experience. Just as we accept and respect differences like gender, ethnicity, language or belief, the difference and diversity of disabled people need to be understood, acknowledged and celebrated. In this section you can hear the voices of disabled people and learn about disability in New Zealand.

• Supporting the dignity of disabled people – things to know and do
• A brief history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand

Resources for communities and educators

• Listening to the voices of disabled children in New Zealand
• An Explanation of the Washington Group Short Set of Questions on Disability
• Literature review: social exclusion
• How to improve access to buildings
• Disability Toolkit for Policy
• Listening to the voices of disabled children in New Zealand
• Guides for school leaders and teachers
• Research on Think Differently campaign
• Mapping the change

Resources for employers

• Employer attitudes toward employing disabled people
• Giving effect to the New Zealand Sign Language Act