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The Ministry of Health Disability Support Services have been working hard to process a backlog of Carer Support claim forms. Processing staff have worked overtime and had a “Super-Saturday” working day to clear the backlog. Processing times are now sitting at 11 days – their Key Performance Indicator time is 10 days – so things […]

Please click below to view the new Ministry for Disabled People pamphlet containing useful information about the new ministry, how/why it is being formed and how to provide feedback to the ministry. MSD-brochure-final-standard1205.pdf (complexcaregroup.org.nz)

Please see important information about the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill and how you can support Access Matters to obtain the best possible outcome:   https://federation-enable.cwp.govt.nz/news/accessibility-for-new-zealanders-bill/

The Teaching Council is reviewing it’s Strategic Plan which will impact on teacher training – this will in turn impact on students with disabilities.   Here is the link to the online survey where you can provide further feedback if you wish.   https://teachingcouncil.nz/news-advocacy/consultations/strategic-plan-consulation/   Consultation will run from 18 May– 3 June 2022.

Please see below call for research participants from Dr. Solmaz Nazari Orakani:   Disabled people and their parents/whānau are invited to participate in a research project looking at their experiences in accessing health care during the pandemic. This project also looks at the possible impacts of access barriers on disabled people’s short and long-term health outcomes. […]