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38LIVING WITH ADISABILITYNearly a quarter of all New Zealandersidentified as disabled in the last Census.Some people are born with an impairmentwhich causes a disability, while othersexperience disability through injury orchronic illness, such as arthritis. For some,disability can be temporary (like recoveringfrom surgery, or a mild stroke), while forothers it is a life-longchallenge. Disabilities may be physical,sensory, neurological, psychiatric orintellectual. What’s important to rememberis that disability is a natural part of thehuman experience and there is now greatfocus on making our public spaces,schools, workplaces and communitiesinclusive to all people(reference lifeunlimited.net.nz)LOCAL SUPPORTNETWORKSCCS DISABILITY ACTIONCCS's vision is to see every disabledperson included in the life of their familyand community. As well as providing directsupport and advocacy, we have a widerrole in shaping society’s attitudes towardspeople with a disability.(06) 834 0499 ccsdisabilityaction.org.nzBRAIN INJURY HAWKE’S BAYprovides education, support and information to people with brain injuries, theirwhanau and the wider Hawke's Baycommunity. (06) 878 6875IDEA SERVICESproviding Disability Support services inHawke’s Bay 06 872 7881DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTREWe work to promote opportunities for theindependence, mobility, and recreation ofpeople with disabilities as well as providingoccupational, social and personal opportunities.drchb.org.nzHEALTH & DISABILITYCOMMISSIONERThe purpose of the Health and DisabilityCommissioner is to promote and protectthe rights of consumers as set out in theCode of Health and Disability ServicesConsumers' Rights.hdc@hdc.org.nz Ph: 0800 11 22 33
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