In April 2001, Cabinet directed that the progress of the implementation of the Disability Strategy be reviewed after five and 10 years. Reflecting the outcomes framework of the Disability Strategy and likely effects emerging by 2011, it is recommended that the 10-year review:

• Obtains measurement of how the implementation of the Disability Strategy has contributed to disabled people’s quality of life, optimum level of participation within their communities and value in society.
• Identifies recommendations to expand the reach of the Disability Strategy to move closer towards the vision of an enabling society that highly values the lives of disabled people and continually enhances their full participation.
• Describes the ongoing implementation of the Disability Strategy across central government and other agencies.
• Describes and evaluates the extent to which central government and wider agencies are becoming more responsive to the needs of disabled people.

Evaluates the effectiveness of mechanisms for implementing the Disability Strategy, particularly the role of the Office for Disability Issues.