CHANGING HEARTS & MINDSThe way everybody in our communities thinks and responds to disabled people and disability issues has a big affect on the lives of disabled people and their families. At CCS Disability Action we aim to affect change in communities so disabled people have access to the same opportunities as all other New Zealanders.
The New Zealand Disability Strategy, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Treaty of Waitangi and a community development approach guide us. We pride ourselves on being leaders, being innovative, and being collaborative. We act, and we constantly reflect on what has been achieved and how to achieve more. Together we can shift our society forward to make it more inclusive of disabled people.
Influencing GovernmentWe work to ensure the rights of disabled people are acknowledged and included in all aspects of life. We work with central and local government. We raise issues politically, make policy submissions and seek to achieve full citizenship for all.
Click here to view how we have influenced government.Submissions, Reports & CampaignsWe raise and respond to issues in the media. We focus campaigns on key issues identified by disabled people and their families.
Click here to view our submissions.Click here to view our press releases.Major CampaignsRecent major campaigns have included:
"Let's Get in Early for Disabled Kids" focusing on the need for early support for disabled children and their families.
"Moving Around Communities" focusing on mobility parking and transport issues for disabled people
"A Home Life of your Choice" focusing on disabled people not living the way they choose in a home in the community.
Disability AwarenessWe work with local councils, District Health Boards, schools, other organisations and private companies to increase their awareness and responsiveness to disabled people.
Click here to view more information on Disability Awareness.