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The government has signalled its intention to recognise New Zealand Sign Language as the third official language of New Zealand.

Disability Issues Minister Ruth today congratulated the National Health Committee for its high-quality report on services for adults with an intellectual disability.

Associate Communications Minister David Cunliffe and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today announced the release of the proposed service description for the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for public consultation.

A New Zealand delegation has made a significant contribution to the development of a convention on the rights of people with disabilities, after attending a meeting at the United Nations last month, Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today.

An 18-month calendar promoting the New Zealand Disability Strategy will increase public awareness and support for people with disabilities, Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today.

The New Zealand government will actively contribute to the development of a United Nations convention to protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities, Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today.

Increased consultation involving people with disabilities, and their growing participation in advisory and reference boards, are two positive trends to emerge from the government’s second report on implementing the New Zealand Disability Strategy, Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson said today.