Executive Summary

The vision of this Strategy is

Three sets of principles and two approaches will help implement the Strategy

The Strategy identifies eight outcome areas

Targets will be developed, measures will be in place, and actions will be undertaken to implement the Strategy

Figure 1 Disability Strategy Framework diagram

The vision of this Strategy is:

New Zealand is a non-disabling society – a place where disabled people have an equal opportunity to achieve their goals and aspirations, and all of New Zealand works together to make this happen.

Three sets of principles and two approaches will help implement the Strategy

The principles and approaches will help make sure the disabled community is visible, acknowledged and respected on an equal basis with others, and that disabled people can live a life with dignity and feel valued.

The three principles are: Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and ensuring disabled people are involved in decision-making that impacts them. The two approaches are: Investing in our whole lives – a long-term approach, and Specific and mainstream services – a twin-track approach.  

The Strategy identifies eight outcome areas

The outcome areas that will contribute to achieving the vision of the Strategy are:

Outcome 1 – education

• We get an excellent education and achieve our potential throughout our lives

Outcome 2 – employment and economic security

• We have security in our economic situation and can achieve our full potential

Outcome 3 – health and wellbeing

• We have the highest attainable standards of health and wellbeing

Outcome 4 – rights protection and justice

• Our rights are protected, we feel safe, understood and are treated fairly and equitably by the justice system

Outcome 5 – accessibility

• We access all places, services and information with ease and dignity

Outcome 6 – attitudes

• We are treated with dignity and respect

Outcome 7 – choice and control

• We have choice and control over our lives

Outcome 8 – leadership

• We have great opportunities to demonstrate our leadership.

Targets will be developed, measures will be in place, and actions will be undertaken to implement the Strategy

An Outcomes Framework will be developed in 2017 which will set targets and measures for the Strategy. Annual reporting against the Outcomes Framework will be published on the Office for Disability Issues website. The Disability Action Plan will be the primary vehicle for implementing the Strategy. Figure 1 below outlines the Strategy’s framework. (Read a text description of Figure 1 Disability Strategy Framework here.)

 

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