Empowering Disabled Communities in Aotearoa: Current Initiatives and Challenges
Discover the latest updates on disability rights and inclusion in Aotearoa New Zealand. Learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable communities, the progress towards protecting the rights of disabled individuals, and key strategies to address ableism. Explore new accessibility legislation, initiatives promoting workplace inclusion, and avenues for social change. Stay informed and involved in creating a more inclusive society for all.
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Disability Inclusive Pathways Conference 2022 Te K hui Tika T ngata, Human Rights Commission Kaitohu Matua Tika T ngata - Senior Human Rights Advisor Martine Abel-Williamson 12 August 2022
Whats happening in Aotearoa New Zealand now? Covid-19 pandemic affects people least resourced to respond - especially people on low incomes Generational cost of living increase More important than ever for disabled people and t ngata whaikaha M ori to be employed
News from the disability sector Disability Convention: How is New Zealand doing? forum on our progress towards protecting the rights of disabled people and t ngata whaikaha M ori Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled People launched on 1 July to high expectations Success for the Ministry will depend on how well it works with disabled people and t ngata whaikaha M ori
Challenging Ableism and its effects Key to improving outcomes for disabled people is changing attitudes to disabled people and t ngata whaikaha M ori Project Mobilise (www.projectmobilise.co.nz) social change programme Create a tangible way for New Zealanders to confront ableism and change behaviour in a way that creates a more inclusive society
New accessibility legislation Proposed accessibility legislation to address barriers that disabled people face and to monitor and evaluate Presently no power of investigation, no dispute resolution function nor an enforcement pathway New Accessibility Governance Board to ensure disabled people are involved in decision-making
The importance of work Thank you for your commitment to having disabled people in your workforce Having a job that s meaningful, appropriate and durable is not just about a paycheck it s about being included, feeling valued and having choices
