2007 PRESS RELEASE ARCHIVEInternational disability work could be Labour Government’s defining legacy if action is taken
3 December 2007
New Zealand is being recognised for its leadership in disability work with the World Council of Disability’s Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award. The award celebrates the lead role that New Zealand’s Government and disabled people played in inspiring and creating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability. “
New Zealand has demonstrated global leadership and social innovation in the tradition of being the first nation to give women the vote, to settle issues of colonisation through treaty and negotiation, and to declare ourselves nuclear free".
Click here to download this document Make education inclusive, not special, says CCS Disability Action22 November 2007
CCS Disability Action supports National Party Associate Education spokesperson Allan Peachey’s recent comments wishing that the Government "gave greater emphasis to the needs of children and their parents.”
Click here to download this documentAnd the beat goes on, and on, and on, and . . .31 October 2007Over five days, 37 Police men and women will run, cycle, and walk their way from Haast to Karamea on the west coast of the South Island. The trip covers 600 kilometres and has been dubbed “the longest beat”.
The Police initiative is not just an enthusiastic exercise regime; the “longest beat” is a fundraiser for CCS Disability Action – West Coast.
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And New Zealand scores!
8 October 2008
Victory for New Zealand at the Special Olympics World Summer Games 2007
After only a few days into the Special Olympics, New Zealanders have been awarded five gold medals, six silver, and six bronze. The New Zealand team comprising 49 members is still competing, and more successes are expected during the final three days of the games. Click here to download this document
Collaborative resource set to wake up Councils
7 September 2007
Seven not-for-profit organisations have come together to educate and generate awareness about disability issues. A new publication called ‘Inclusive Communities’, has been produced by the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) and CCS Disability Action in partnership with five other organisations: People First New Zealand, IHC, Central Potential Inc, Workbridge and the Deaf Association of New Zealand.
Click here to download this documentCCS Disability Action welcomes new inclusive education group
27 August 2007
CCS Disability Action is excited by, and supportive of, the newly established Inclusive Education Action Group (IEAG). CCS Disability Action CEO, Viv Maidaborn, applauds the move, "Right now in New Zealand there is a gap between government policy, and the actuality of the education that disabled children receive. Congratulations to the IEAG on a courageous initiative."
Click here to download this documentCCS launch Disability Action28 June 2007
Disability support and advocacy group CCS, now CCS Disability Action, launched its new brand today at a breakfast at the Banquet Hall in Parliament, to coincide with next weeks awareness week theme of ‘Home Life of Your Choice’...
Click here to download this documentCCS backs up findings of CHRANZ housing report22 May 2007
CCS believes New Zealand housing does not meet the needs of disabled people or our ageing population and designers and builders need to act now, reinforcing the messages in the recently released Centre for Housing Research report…
Click here to download this documentFamilies of disabled people need more support say CCS15 May 2007
Today is UN International Day of the Family and the theme is People with Disabilities and their Families. With this and the passing of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities last month, the recognition of disabled people around the world is being highlighted say CCS…
Click here to download this documentGovernment promises fall short for Disabled People9 May 2007
The gap between the promise of the Government's Disability Strategy and the reality of the lack of support in disabled peoples' lives is widening, according to CCS…
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Disabled New Zealanders Inspire Youth2 April 2007
'My Story', a festival launching 28 multimedia presentations made by Year 7/8 children, is part of the 'Our Stories' project, supported by CCS and the Lion Foundation…
Click here to download this documentImportant Step for Disabled Workers21 March 2007
Parliament passed the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion (Repeal and Related Matters) (DPEP Repel) Bill earlier today. CCS advocated strongly for this Bill and believes it is an important step toward social inclusion for disabled people…
Click here to download this documentCCS library goes online13 March 2007
CCS has launched its unique collection of disability information on a new online library catalogue…
Click here to download this documentEquality Vital for Workers say CCS1 March 2007
CCS believe that all people working in New Zealand should be paid a fair days pay for a fair days work and the repeal of the Disabled Persons' Employment Promotion (DPEP) Act is an important step to ensuring full inclusion for disabled people in New Zealand communities…
Click here to download this documentCCS Welcomes More Accessible Public Transport1 March 2007
CCS appreciates the government are improving public transport for disabled people although has concerns about Regional Councils’ future responsiveness and the use of the Human Rights Commission’s “Accessible Journey” report…
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15 Years of Independence Games23 February 2007
The Independence Games, a two day sporting event for young disabled people aged 8-17, can continue thanks to the on-going support of Reuters and Lion Foundation…
Click here to download this documentArts launch new move for CCS10 February 2007
A book launch and photographic exhibition about living with disability at COCA Gallery is part of a larger project, 'Our Stories', being supported by CCS and the Lion Foundation…
Click here to download this document 15 Years of Independence Games23 February 2007
The Independence Games, a two day sporting event for young disabled people aged 8-17, can continue thanks to the on-going support of Reuters and Lion Foundation…
Click here to download this documentArts launch new move for CCS10 February 2007
A book launch and photographic exhibition about living with disability at COCA Gallery is part of a larger project, 'Our Stories', being supported by CCS and the Lion Foundation…
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