This strategy will guide the work of government agencies on disability issues from 2016 to 2026. Vision: 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. (From the document). For background information and other formats, access the website. For focus on family violence impacting on disabled people, read the NZFVC news item. Record #5277