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On International Day of Disabled Persons, NZ is awarded the prestigious 2007 Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today announced that New Zealand has won the prestigious Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award for 2007.

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.

Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson today paid tribute to Emma Agnew,a future leader of the Deaf community

Since "Pathways to Inclusion" was launched in 2001, there has been a continual improvement in the numbers participating in employment.

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.

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.

Drop the volume to help prevent long term hearing loss

Graham Condon's death means Canterbury and New Zealand have lost an outstanding athlete and civic leader, says Ruth Dyson

"Survival of the Family" is the focus of this year’s ADD/ADHD Awareness Week running from 3 - 9 September.

The title "Seeking Community", describes the struggle for, and journey towards, inclusion in the wider community by disabled New Zealanders.

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.

At their 10 year anniversary breakfast celebration

What changes would help Kiwis care for people who are dear to them, whilst juggling other commitments?

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

The Minister for Disability Issues welcomes Kaitlyn Gulland, a Deaf student from Van Asch Deaf Education Centre, Christchurch

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

Disability services will receive a funding boost in Budget 2007

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

$20,000 in funding has been approved to assist the Deaf Association with upgrading its online booking system for Interpreter Services.

New Zealand’s Deaf community celebrating and lifting the profile of NZ's third official language

Speech notes for Ruth Dyson Minister for Disability Issues address to National Providers meeting - venue: Waipuna Confrerence Centre, Auckland

Rau rangatira maa,

Speech notes for Ruth Dyson, Minister for Disability Issues address at the South Island Independence Games - venue: QE II Stadium, Christchurch

Good morning everyone!

Carers devote large parts of their lives to others and need to be supported.