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LIVING WITH A
DISABILITY
Nearly a quarter of all New Zealanders
identified as disabled in the last Census.
Some people are born with an impairment
which causes a disability, while others
experience disability through injury or
chronic illness, such as arthritis. For some,
disability can be temporary (like recovering
from surgery, or a mild stroke), while for
others it is a life-long
challenge. Disabilities may be physical,
sensory, neurological, psychiatric or
intellectual. What’s important to remember
is that disability is a natural part of the
human experience and there is now great
focus on making our public spaces,
schools, workplaces and communities
inclusive to all people
(reference lifeunlimited.net.nz)
LOCAL SUPPORT
NETWORKS
CCS DISABILITY ACTION
CCS's vision is to see every disabled
person included in the life of their family
and community. As well as providing direct
support and advocacy, we have a wider
role in shaping society’s attitudes towards
people with a disability.
(06) 834 0499 ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
BRAIN INJURY HAWKE’S BAY
provides education, support and information to people with brain injuries, their
whanau and the wider Hawke's Bay
community. (06) 878 6875
IDEA SERVICES
providing Disability Support services in
Hawke’s Bay 06 872 7881
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE
We work to promote opportunities for the
independence, mobility, and recreation of
people with disabilities as well as providing
occupational, social and personal opportunities.drchb.org.nz
HEALTH & DISABILITY
COMMISSIONER
The purpose of the Health and Disability
Commissioner is to promote and protect
the rights of consumers as set out in the
Code of Health and Disability Services
Consumers' Rights.
hdc@hdc.org.nz Ph: 0800 11 22 33
