Guidance and resources

About disability

Disabled people are part of the vast and diverse human experience. Just as we accept and respect differences like gender, ethnicity, language or belief, the difference and diversity of disabled people need to be understood, acknowledged and celebrated. In this section you can hear the voices of disabled people and learn about disability in New Zealand.

• Supporting the dignity of disabled people – things to know and do
• A brief history of disability in Aotearoa New Zealand

Resources for communities, advocates and academics

Find in-depth information and data here.

• Listening to the voices of disabled children in New Zealand
• An Explanation of the Washington Group Short Set of Questions on Disability
• Literature review: social exclusion
• How to improve access to buildings
• Research on Think Differently campaign

Resources for educators

Guidance for improving the accessibility of education.

• Listening to the voices of disabled children in New Zealand
• Guides for school leaders and teachers

Resources for employers

Guidance for equitable employment.

• Employer attitudes toward employing disabled people
• Giving effect to the New Zealand Sign Language Act

Resources for policy makers

• Disability Toolkit for Policy
• Literature review: social exclusion
• Employer attitudes toward employing disabled people
• Mapping the change