New Zealand Well-being Statistics 2016, which was published by Stats NZ on Thursday 20 July, includes some useful information about the well-being of New Zealanders living with impairment.
The Minister for Disability Issues Nicky Wagner has revealed the high-level design of the new disability support system after a team worked intensively for several months on the co-design.
It is always important to understand the views of people who are close to our work. That is why we carried out a small stakeholder survey. Read results here.
The NZSL Board wants to understand if there is a need for a central NZSL website that provides easy access to NZSL information for all current and future NZSL users.
We're always delighted to hear of the living proof that we, in New Zealand, are breaking down the barriers to make our country a less disabling place to live, work and play. Share your stories.
The report, 'A review of NZSL Interpreter Standards' provides a current snapshot of the issues faced by the Deaf community to access a high-quality interpreting service throughout New Zealand.
A national Māori Deaf Hui was held 2-5 June 2017 near Whangarei at Whakapara Marae. There were up to 80 attendees and approximately 64 of them were Māori Deaf. Nearly 50% of the Māori Deaf who attended the hui were young Māori Deaf (rangatahi).
After five (5) years of funding partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and the Be. Institute, it is an opportune time to review progress.
