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Families of disabled people need flexible funding
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 3:18 pm | CCS Disability Action
“The Ministry of Health should be delivering more family-focused flexible funding solutions rather than pursuing further legal battles with families. Families who have been fighting for their fundamental human rights for several years already,” ... More >>
ERO report grossly overstates success
Friday, 23 July 2010, 1:44 pm | CCS Disability Action
“If fifty per cent of schools claim to be successfully including students with high needs, why are educational outcomes for disabled students so poor?” asks Viv Maidaborn, CEO, CCS Disability Action. More >>
Make a mother’s day
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:28 pm | CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action is launching a ‘Make a mother’s day’ campaign which went to air 25 May and will run through until the end of July. The TV commercial features a real kiwi mum going about a typical hectic day with her disabled son and sibling. ... More >>
Mother’s Day cash could support 12,000 NZ families
Friday, 14 May 2010, 12:51 pm | CCS Disability Action
New Zealand spent over $52 million at restaurants around Mother’s Day, according to EFTPOS transactions processed across the Paymark network. With just 10% of this spend CCS Disability Action could provide support for over 12,000 families caring ... More >>
Special education – do families get a choice?
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 9:36 am | CCS Disability Action
Research released today by CCS Disability Action indicates that for many families the ‘choice’ of which school to send their child to may be an illusion. TheFamilies Choices: Choosing School(s)researchlooks at the factors that influence parent and ... More >>
Mobility Parking Abuse Is A Widespread Issue
Monday, 30 November 2009, 3:43 pm | CCS Disability Action
“The Acting Prime Minister’s drivers are among the 42% of people who use mobility parks illegally,” says Peter Wilson, National Manager of the Mobility Parking Permit Scheme, CCS Disability Action. More >>
Building sustainable communities
Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:50 am | CCS Disability Action
This exciting new market in Auckland will be a melting pot for the community, incorporating artisan products, fresh local produce, craft, art, fashion and design together with an engaging selection of community stalls and volunteer projects. More >>
Urgent action needed on Disability Issues
Wednesday, 17 June 2009, 10:33 am | CCS Disability Action
“The Eady family story provides a prime example of the lengths many families go to when the support they really need isn’t available to them,” says Viv Maidaborn, CEO CCS Disability Action (referring to a story on 60 Minutes TV programme shown ... More >>
Cells, hospitals unsuitable for autistic teenagers
Friday, 27 March 2009, 10:28 am | CCS Disability Action
Disability group says police cells, hospitals and residential homes not fit for teenager with autism More >>
NZ should follow Obama for sake of disabled kids
Friday, 27 February 2009, 3:48 pm | CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action is urging people to use this year’s Children’s Day on 1 March to discuss the issues that affect the most vulnerable children in New Zealand. More >>
Women Illegally Park in Disability Spaces Less
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 12:24 pm | CCS Disability Action
Research from CCS Disability Action has found that women are less likely to abuse parking spaces reserved for disabled people. More >>
Disability Group Slams Rodney Hide
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 4:58 pm | CCS Disability Action
Cabinet Minister Rodney Hide’s recent comments regarding building regulations have outraged the disability community in New Zealand. More >>
CCS Disability Action Backs Footpath Crackdown
Thursday, 22 January 2009, 1:30 pm | CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action is backing a new Wellington City Council campaign hoping to stop motorists from parking on footpaths across the city. More >>
Int'l Day of Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 4:16 pm | CCS Disability Action
New Government Should Take Action on International Day of Persons with Disabilities More >>
Council Receives Award For Painting The Town Blue
Thursday, 20 November 2008, 10:52 am | CCS Disability Action
CCS Disability Action has given Gisborne District Council an award for their outstanding commitment to making mobility parking spaces highly visible across the city. More >>
CCS Disability Action holds off from celebrating
Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:31 pm | CCS Disability Action
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe’s announcement of a $91.375 million funding package over five years to improve wages and conditions for disability support and increase access to services was met with a lukewarm welcome by CCS Disability Action. More >>
Ratification heralds a new day for disabled people
Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:43 am | CCS Disability Action
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. More >>
Community Urged to Pressure Govt On Lack of Funds
Thursday, 18 September 2008, 2:07 pm | CCS Disability Action
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. More >>
CCS Disability Action Supports IHC Complaint
Monday, 4 August 2008, 11:00 am | CCS Disability Action
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. More >>
Disability Action Accesses New Building
Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 1:30 pm | CCS Disability Action
Disability Issues Minister Ruth Dyson will unveil CCS Disability Action’s new Christchurch building on Friday 4 July at 3pm. More >>
