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Making an accessible home

Everyone wants to feel safe and comfortable in their own home. If you need to modify your home so it is easier to get around, here are some ideas.

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Planning for transition – some key tips

When it comes to transition to adult services, you can never start planning too early. Here are some key tips for getting organised and supporting young people to help plan for a fulfilling future.

Workplace modifications

Learn more about where you can get help if you need modifications to your place of work, or assistive equipment to help you do your job.

Struggling at school? Supporting teens to succeed

Mark Shanks, an experienced special education professional, shares his tips for helping teens succeed at secondary school.

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System Transformation: The future of disability support

UPDATED 1 October 2018 – Disabled people and their whānau have been asking for change to disability support services for some time. Find out about the planned changes and how they will affect you.

Help with transport costs

It’s important to get out and about in your community – for work, study or to meet friends. If you’re finding it hard to cover the costs of transport, here are some places you can get help.

Sporting legend creates opportunities for disabled success

When it comes to sporting achievers Honey Hireme is right up there having represented New Zealand in three sports, but for her one of her biggest achievements came recently with a disabled teenager.

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Adjusting to a new impairment or condition

Here’s some advice and tips from people with disabilities, advocates and those offering support.

A life in true colour

Daniel Holt has a different view of the world. Living with albinism means he’s sensitive to bright lights – but it’s also given him an edge.

Barbara Tane’s father worked until he was 82; there is every chance she will do the same. “I can’t see myself stopping soon.” An older brother and sister in their mid-70s still work full-time; another has just retired.

For whānau, family and carers

For people with disabilities