As a network, we facilitate regular disability community meetings to connect people and solve local accessibility and inclusion issues. Our work includes ensuring an inclusive, ongoing COVID-19 crisis response for disabled people in Canterbury; supporting mental health and wellbeing resources for the Waitaha disability community; and continuing to promote the accessibility of public buildings and spaces in Ōtautahi and beyond.
Disability Leadership Canterbury continues to ensure that the voices of disabled people and whānau are clearly demonstrated during risk assessment and support planning for the COVID pandemic.
Our team presented a paper to the CDHB Disability Steering Group with details of how people with disabilities require support in the community, in hospitals and other facilities, and for whānau.
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