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  1. Smith v ACC [2013] NZACA 12 [pdf, 65 KB]

    ...and in fact is mainly only able to watch others participating rather than participating himself. He has been told he can no longer play hockey or any other contact sport as he did in the past. Further damage to his leg will cause a more extensive disability, both in financial and physical terms. … Mr Smith has, over the years, developed a keen interest in Scouting, and was himself a Queens Scout. He is at present a leader with the Cromwell Scout Troup, however because of his injur...

  2. Easy Read Executive Summary - Word [docx, 7.3 MB]

    ...Read Images\Sam Corliss images\MEETING-01.png]Māori ways of doing things are not seen as important. · [image: C:\Users\Dell User\Desktop\Easy Read Images\Easy Read Images\Change pics\Access Vital.jpg]The services are not set up to meet the needs of disabled people. [image: C:\Users\Dell User\Desktop\Easy Read Images\Easy Read Images\Change pics\Help Stop Abuse.jpg]Sometimes services are not sure what is the best way to keep children safe from family violence. [image: C:\Users\Dell User\Desk...

  3. Ambridge v Accident Compensation Corporation [2023] NZACC 198 [pdf, 240 KB]

    ...position clinically, although the function of her foot is compromised by the combination of the ankle fusion and the relative paralysis of muscles crossing the ankle probably the result of her old polio. The muscle weakness tends to accentuate the disability caused by the ankle fusion. I also note that she has evidence of damage to the dorsal lateral cutaneous branch of the superficial perineal nerve, resulting in absent like touch sensation of her third, fourth, and fifth toes....

  4. Wayfinding-for-Civil-Justice-English.pdf [pdf, 1.4 MB]

    ...towards physical spaces that are inclusive, welcoming, and informed by tikanga.  Create easier and cheaper enforcement procedures so that agreements reached by dispute resolution mechanisms are realised.  Implement or improve systems to assist disabled people to participate in dispute resolution. 4. There is knowledge about the system to ensure we can monitor, evaluate, and improve While it is acknowledged that initiatives and reform should be based on empirical evidence a...

  5. 221013-Web-Attachment-Wayfinding-for-Civil-Justice-Draft National Strategy.pdf [pdf, 414 KB]

    ...physical spaces are inclusive, welcoming, and informed by tikanga. • Create easier and cheaper enforcement procedures, to ensure that the agreements reached by dispute resolution mechanisms are realised. • Implement or improve systems to ensure disabled people can participate in dispute resolution. 4. There is knowledge about the system to ensure we can monitor, evaluate, and improve While it is acknowledged that initiatives and reform should be based on empirical evidence a...

  6. [2015] NZSSAA 040, 29 May [pdf, 20 KB]

    ...appeal with the Authority in relation to this matter on 17 June 2014. The appeal related to a decision of the Chief Executive upheld by a Benefits Review Committee to establish and recover overpayments of Accommodation Supplement, Special Benefit and Disability Allowance (Supplementary Benefits) paid in respect of the period 24 November 2003 to 14 March 2004, when the appellant received a backdated payment of entitlement to Accident Compensation (ACC) payments for this period. [2] The...

  7. MOJ0601_Lawyers-working-with-children_MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 626 KB]

    ...Services Directory They have a list of support services that help whānau (family and friends) across Aotearoa New Zealand. These services range from housing to counselling. • Freephone 0800 211 211 • Visit familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action They provide information and support to people with disabilities and their whānau (family and friends). Contact: • Freephone 0800 227 200 • Email info@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz The Ministry for Ethnic Communitie...

  8. MOJ0601_Lawyers-working-with-children_MAR23_WEB-v2.pdf [pdf, 626 KB]

    ...Services Directory They have a list of support services that help whānau (family and friends) across Aotearoa New Zealand. These services range from housing to counselling. • Freephone 0800 211 211 • Visit familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action They provide information and support to people with disabilities and their whānau (family and friends). Contact: • Freephone 0800 227 200 • Email info@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz The Ministry for Ethnic Communitie...

  9. MOJ0601-Lawyers-working-with-children-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 195 KB]

    ...Directory They have a list of support services that help whānau (family and friends) across Aotearoa New Zealand. These services range from housing to counselling. • Freephone 0800 211 211 • Visit familyservices.govt.nz/directory/ CCS Disability Action They provide information and support to people with disabilities and their whānau (family and friends) • Freephone 0800 227 200 • Email info@ccsDisabilityAction.org.nz Counselling For professional support f...

  10. Legal Needs Survey - General Population Survey - Summary Infographic [pdf, 607 KB]

    ...experienced 77% of legal issues Some groups were more likely than others to experience legal issues, including: 54% of LGBT+ respondents 49% of respondents who are single parents46% of Māori respondents45% of respondents looking for work42% of disabled respondents 74% of issues had some form of specific negative impact, with poor mental health (associated with 59% of issues) and financial loss (38%) being the two most common negative impacts 50% of caring or end-...