Disabilities

DPA (New Zealand) - An umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities, the organisations involved in advocacy on their behalf, and service providers.
http://www.dpa.org.nz/

Blind Sport New Zealand - The national multi-sport organization for the blind and visually impaired.
http://www.blindsport.org.nz/

The Hearing Association Inc New Zealand - For the welfare of all people affected by hearing loss. Products and advice.
http://www.hearing.org.nz/

Association of Blind Citizens - Has ensured that the blind speak for themselves to Government, service providers, and the community in general.
http://www.abcnz.org.nz/

NZ Health and Disability Email Discussion and Chat Group - A group designed to help others who have health or disability issues, and for parents of disabled kids, children with disabled parents, friends or family.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disabled-nz/

National Foundation for the Deaf, (NFD), Inc. - An incorporated society of members which enhances the interests, advancement, independence and well-being of New Zealanders who are deaf or hearing impaired, and their families.
http://www.nfd.org.nz/

The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind - Information about blindness issues, guide dog services, library services for the blind, equipment for blind people.
http://www.rnzfb.org.nz/

Enable New Zealand - A multi-service organisation working to assist people whose lives are touched by disability. Services are available to people with disabilities, their families, employers, health professionals and disability support organisations.
http://www.enable.co.nz/

IHC - Provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.
http://www.ihc.org.nz/

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People New Zealand - A charity that trains unwanted dogs from the SPCA as Hearing Ear Dogs/Hearing Dogs for the deaf and places them with hearing-impaired New Zealanders.
http://hearingdogs.orcon.net.nz

CCS Waikato Inc. - Disability awareness and support.
http://ccs.nzl.org/