Disabilities in Society

Royal NZ Foundation for the Blind   (www.rnzfb.org.nz)  

Blindness issues, guide dog services, library services for the blind, equipment for blind people.

Association of Blind Citizens   (www.abcnz.org.nz)  

Has ensured that the blind speak for themselves to Government, service providers, and the community in general.

Hearing Association of New Zealand Inc   (www.hearing.org.nz)  

For the welfare of all people affected by hearing loss.

The Dunedin Community Care Trust   (www.cct.org.nz)  

Support people with intellectual disabilities and disorders in Otago and Southland.

Creative Abilities and Associates   (www.creativeabilities.co.nz)  

A group of people who work alongside people with physical and other different needs. We work with people and their support systems to open new doors in their personal lives and within the wider community.

CCS Bay of Plenty and Waikato   (www.ccs.nzl.org)  

Disability awareness and support.

Recreate Auckland Trust   (www.recreate-auckland.org.nz)  

Providing recreational opportunities for young people with disabilties and their families, and respite for parents and caregivers in the Auckland region.

Kemcare   (www.kemcare.co.nz)  

A 6 Wheel Drive Electric Wheelchair which is ideal for fishing, hunting, lifestyle blocks, beach, bush and much more.

NZCCS Canterbury and West Coast   (www.canterburyccs.org.nz)  

The Web site of the Canterbury and West Coast branches of CCS.

Disabilities Resource Centre   (www.drcsouth.co.nz)  

Helping people with disabilities in the Invercargill region.

Hohepa   (www.geocities.com/cap_nz/Auckland.htm)  

Hohepa Auckland provides residential, educational and vocational support for 12 adults with a developmental/intellectual disability.

AbilityHub   (abilityhub.com/)  

Assistive technology computer information, software, devices, and links for people with a disability finding difficult accessing a computer.

Brain Injury Association of NZ   (www.brain-injury-nz.org)  

Providing information, advocacy and support to people with brain injury and their families/whanau.

Irwell Rest Home   (www.irwell.co.nz)  

A stage II home catering for the elderly in need of care, comfort and security.

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.