What's happening

Missing out – why aren’t our children going to school

An Education Review Office report released in November 2022 on school attendance provides important insights on the school attendance of New Zealand children, and looks at attendance barriers for disabled children.

A reminder about the importance of web accessibility

The Department of Internal Affairs has made a video to highlight what web accessibility is, why it’s important and how public servants can contribute to the creation and delivery of accessible web content.

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Oranga Tamariki welcomes Disability Advisory Group

Anne Hawker ONZM QSM retires from career in disability advocacy

Anne has spent much of her working life advocating for the rights of disabled people – both in the community and in government.

Looking at MSD's 'What About Me?' Youth Health and Wellbeing Survey 2021

We took a look at the data to see what it means for disabled young people.

New research into disabled learners in early childhood education and schools released

Research has found that education across NZ schools and early childhood services is failing too many disabled learners.

NZSL Act consultation underway

Consultation on potential changes to the NZSL Act has begun. The potential amendments to the Act will take account of the changes that have happened in the years since 2006.

The examination of New Zealand at the United Nations

Last month the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities examined New Zealand’s progress on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Report into transport experiences of disabled people

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has released a research report on the transport experiences of disabled people in Aotearoa New Zealand and we have summarised their findings.

Applications now open for Be. Leadership in Governance 2022

Applications are now open for Be. Leadership in Governance 2022, a five-day programme aimed at disabled and access leaders who are seeking their first board role and also those who are new to governance roles and are seeking to develop their effectiveness and skills.

Information about mask exemptions

Face masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19 but we know face masks are unsuitable for some people. Here is information on mask exemptions.