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On International Day of Disabled Persons, NZ is awarded the prestigious 2007 Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today announced that New Zealand has won the prestigious Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award for 2007.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
The repeal of the DPEP Act means that sheltered workshops will have to pay everyone they employ at least the minimum wage, unless individual workers have an exemption.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today paid tribute to Emma Agnew,a future leader of the Deaf community
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Since "Pathways to Inclusion" was launched in 2001, there has been a continual improvement in the numbers participating in employment.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
For seven decades this club has played an invaluable role in the lives of deaf people in Auckland, and I would like to pay tribute to all of its members that have made the club such a success.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
By electing disabled people to local government, New Zealanders benefit from a wider range of representatives with diverse life experience and government that more closely our communities.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Drop the volume to help prevent long term hearing loss
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Graham Condon's death means Canterbury and New Zealand have lost an outstanding athlete and civic leader, says Ruth Dyson
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
"Survival of the Family" is the focus of this year’s ADD/ADHD Awareness Week running from 3 - 9 September.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
The title "Seeking Community", describes the struggle for, and journey towards, inclusion in the wider community by disabled New Zealanders.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Research has shown that when human rights are central to the whole school, students show improved behaviour and an increased respect for the rights of all.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
At their 10 year anniversary breakfast celebration
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
What changes would help Kiwis care for people who are dear to them, whilst juggling other commitments?
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
These annual seminars help us to build and nurture a partnership between ABC and the government at a very practical level. Topics covered: Accessible transport, access to government information,voting and the UN Convention
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
The Minister for Disability Issues welcomes Kaitlyn Gulland, a Deaf student from Van Asch Deaf Education Centre, Christchurch
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Just as the Convention is the product of a remarkable partnership between governments and civil society, CCS has played a partnership role with our government over many years
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Disability services will receive a funding boost in Budget 2007
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
The Ministries of Health, Social Development and Education, and ACC are now working together towards a common vision of what rehabilitation and disability support services can achieve
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
$20,000 in funding has been approved to assist the Deaf Association with upgrading its online booking system for Interpreter Services.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
New Zealand’s Deaf community celebrating and lifting the profile of NZ's third official language
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Speech notes for Ruth Dyson Minister for Disability Issues address to National Providers meeting - venue: Waipuna Confrerence Centre, Auckland
Rau rangatira maa,
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Speech notes for Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues address at the South Island Independence Games - venue: QE II Stadium, Christchurch
Good morning everyone!
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues
Carers devote large parts of their lives to others and need to be supported.
- Ruth Dyson
- Disability Issues