PRESS RELEASESRatification Heralds a New Day for Disabled People26 September 2008
The rights and interests of disabled people in New Zealand have been significantly strengthened with the Government's ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action Urges Community to Pressure Government Over Lack of Funding18 September 2008
CCS Disability Action is urging people to come forward and tell their stories as it faces the real possibility of withdrawing core services from parts of Canterbury and the West Coast regions.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action Expects Commitment to Supporting Disabled People5 September 2008
CCS Disability Action welcomes the release of the Social Services Select Committee Inquiry into the Quality of Care and Service Provision for People with Disabilities and now expects commitment from any incoming Government to make this work a high priority.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action Congratulates Parliament on Passing of Disability Bill4 September 2008
CCS Disability Action congratulates Parliament on its swift and unanimous passing of the Disability (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) Bill and the Human Rights Amendment Bill (No.2)
Download Word versionChild Poverty in New Zealand Affects the Most Vulnerable7 August 2008
CCS Disability Action welcomes the release today of the report from the Children’s Commissioner “A Fair Go for all Children - Actions to Address Child Poverty in New Zealand.”
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action Supports IHC Complaint to Human Rights Commission1 August 2008
CCS Disability Action supports IHC's complaint to the Human Rights Commission that Government policies and practices prevent disabled students participating fully at their local school.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action Accesses New Building in Christchurch2 July 2008
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson will unveil CCS Disability Action’s new Christchurch building on Friday 4 July at 3pm.
Download Word versionPrime Minister's stunt highlights Mobility Parking fine increases30 June 2008
With a stroke of marketing genius Prime Minister Helen Clark has thrown her weight behind the recent legislative changes around Mobility Parking.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action launches its National Awareness Week in July30 June 2008
We are asking Government to provide the early support that all disabled children and their families need. Many families come to CCS Disability Action in crisis because there is no automatic handover into early family support when disability has been identified, and we would like to change that.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action urges government to support families29 June 2008
CCS Disability Action kicks off their Awareness Week today. They will be urging the Government to provide the early support that all disabled children and their families need.
Download Word versionNew ad removes barriers in our communities29 June 2008
A new TV and magazine ad campaign from CCS Disability Action shows how simple barriers, like building design, can be major obstacles.
Download Word versionDisabled people celebrate as Government raises fine levels for illegally parked vehicles
18 June 2008
Recent amendments to Land Transport Rules mean people using mobility parking spaces without displaying a valid CCS Disability Action Mobility Parking Permit will face a $150 penalty, set by the Ministry of Transport.
Download Word versionClearly visible parking deterrents welcomed by disabled people23 April 2008
CCS Disability Action welcomes measures taken by private parking providers to free up parking spaces for genuine Mobility Parking Permit holders.
Download Word versionCCS Disability Action shares top international disability award4 April 2008
CCS Disability Action is celebrating with its partners Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) and People First a US$50,000 grant they have received as part of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award.
Download Word versionCase brings call for equal rights in funding for impairment18 March 2008
CCS Disability Action would like to support the efforts of Melanie Trevethick and her organisation Equity For Illness in their recent High Court case that highlighted the inequalities of the systems in place for the treatment of people with impairments.
Download Word versionChange to funding for young disabled students enables choice and independence5 March 2008
CCS Disability Action welcomes the Government’s changes to funding criteria that enables young disabled students with very high needs to leave school at 16.
Download Word versionEvery disabled child counts3 March 2008
CCS Disability Action celebrates Children’s Day and supports the call from Every Child Counts to establish a cross-party caucus to discuss issues affecting children but warns that particular focus needs to be on the rights of disabled children.
Download Word versionVivid mobility parking spaces deter misuse22 February 2008
Research from CCS Disability Action shows that painting mobility parking spaces with vivid colours deters misuse. Six mobility parking spaces were monitored during a study supported by Land Transport New Zealand, Waitakere City Council, Auckland City Council and Fulton Hogan.
Download Word versionGovernment sends out strong message on misuse of mobility parking
24 January 2008
The government has sent out a strong signal that misuse of public mobility parking spaces will no longer be tolerated. Previously, mobility parking infringements and penalties were dealt with under local authority bylaws but amendments to Land Transport Rules, that came into effect on 17 January, means people using mobility parking spaces without displaying a valid CCS Disability Action mobility parking permit will face consistent national penalties.
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