The New Zealand Health Disabilities category includes NZ websites related to Disability, Disabilities, Society, Societies, Benefit, Benefits, Physical, Centre and more.
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Phoenix Inc Employment Support
(www.phoenixinc.org.nz)
A supported employment agency that achieves significant and sustained employment outcomes for people with disability, particularly for people who experience significant barriers to employment.
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Lifelinks (www.lifelinks.co.nz)
An agency contracted by the Ministry of Health to provide needs assessment and service co-ordination for people with disabilities and their families, living in Canterbury, Mid Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast.
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Southland Riding for the Disabled (www.rdasouthland.org.nz)
Providing therapeutic horse riding for those with disabilities, as well as offering education to riders and volunteer helpers about equine care.
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Disability Training Services (www.dtsnapier.org.nz)
Operating in Napier, the centre provides programmes for people with physical, intellectual, psychiatric and sensory disabilities.
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The Dunedin Community Care Trust (www.cct.org.nz)
Support people with intellectual disabilities and disorders in Otago and Southland.
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Citizen Advocacy (www.caauckland.org.nz)An international movement which aims to recognise, promote and defend the rights and interests of people with intellectual disability. Located in Auckland City.
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Parafed Canterbury (www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz)
Promoting and supporting recreation and sporting opportunities for people with physical disabilities in the Canterbury area.
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Workbridge (www.workbridge.co.nz)
An organisation that ensures people with disabilities can participate and experience equal opportunities in the labour market.
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New Zealand Federation of Vocational and Support Services (www.nzvass.org.nz)
VASS was established as an umbrella group for about 70 organisations that provide employment, training and support services for people with disabilities. Services cater for people across the full spectrum of disabilities, including intellectual and physical disability and mental illness.
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People First New Zealand, Nga Tangata Tuatahi (www.peoplefirst.org.nz)
An organisation that is lead and directed by people with intellectual disability. People First gives people the chance to talk about things that are important to them and enables them to be aware of their rights and responsibilities.
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Sommerville Centre (www.sommerville.org.nz)
Caters for all ages but is focused on children, young adults and their family/whanau, with a wide range of disabilities.
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The PACT Group (www.pactgroup.co.nz)
Offers residential support and mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities and those recovering from mental illness throughout Otago.
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Workforce Personnel (www.workforce.org.nz)
The supported employment division of Workforce Auckland, Workforce Personnel provides employment options for disabled Aucklanders.
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NZCCS Canterbury and West Coast (www.canterburyccs.org.nz)
The Web site of the Canterbury and West Coast branches of CCS.
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VANZ : Vehicle Association of New Zealand (www.vanz.co.nz)
An organisation whose objective is to ensure that transport for people with disabilities is safe.
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Parent & Family Resource Centre (www.parentandfamily.org.nz)
Supporting the parents and families of children with disabilities and special needs. The centre can refer you to a support group, assist families with interactions with social agencies, answer queries and provide resources.
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NZCare Group (www.nzcare.co.nz)
An organisation committed to giving New Zealanders with disabilities the opportunity to lead ordinary lives in the community, whatever their level of need.
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Arohanui Art and Education Trust (www.arohanuitrust.co.nz)A service for adults with a disability based in the Te Puke & Tauranga communities.
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Auckland Mobility Warehouse (www.mobilitywarehouse.co.nz)
A New Zealand company specialising in the import and distribution of Mobility aids and equipment.
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Laura Fergusson Trust (www.lft.co.nz)
A charity providing a range of services and facilities for people with disabilities, allowing them to maintain independence.
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Laura Fergusson Trust Canterbury (www.lftcant.co.nz)
Providing a homelike environment for young people with disabilities, the Laura Fegusson Trust supports their individual needs and aims at enhancing their wellness and independence. Offering respite and carer support, the Trust also provides slow stream rehab for residents in the Canterbury region.
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Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust (www.mobilitydogs.co.nz)
A non-profit organisation committed to providing mobility dogs for those with physical disabilities. They aim to increase the independence, confidence and self-esteem of mobility impaired individuals.
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SILC (Supported Individual Lifestyle Choices) (www.silc.co.nz/)
A human services organisation providing a continuum of support for people with disability.
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SkillWise (www.skillwise.org.nz)
Providing training, education, work experience, voluntary work and support to actively participate in the community, to adults who have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
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Southland Disability Enterprises (www.sei.co.nz)
Southland Disability Enterprises works to provide career opportunities to people with disabilities.
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