Improve the quality of information on people experiencing disability, disabling factors and needs, and improve access to this information.

Key steps:

• Collect useful, valuing information of both a qualitative and a quantitative nature. Analyse and use this information to contribute to policy work, service development and monitoring of the New Zealand Disability Strategy implementation.
• Increase research on disability issues and ensure people experiencing disability lead development of the research agenda.
• Improve the quality of information available to people experiencing disability, their families, whānau and carers so that people know their rights; know what they can expect from mainstream and disability-specific services; and are able to make decisions on the basis of the best evidence available.
• Government agencies and publicly funded services will make public information available in forms appropriate to the different communication needs of people experiencing disability.

Questions

19. What are other ways to improve the quality of information about people experiencing disability?

20. What are other ways to make this information more accessible?