New Zealand  Govt to set up 'Ministry for Disabled People'
New Zealand Govt to set up 'Ministry for Disabled People'
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New Zealand: A Minister said on Friday that the New Zealand government will establish a "Ministry for Disabled People" in July 2022 and introduce a bill to make the country more accessible. According to reports, Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni said in a statement that the new Ministry will bring together all of the supports and services available to differently-abled people and replace a fragmented system with no single agency responsible for improving overall outcomes.

The government is also stepping up efforts to make New Zealand more accessible by introducing a new accessibility framework, which will be backed up by legislation and a new Accessibility Governance Board. According to Sepuloni, the Governance Board will be led by and represent disabled people and communities. "From the formation and operation of the ministry to the development of accessibility legislation, the disabled community's voices will be embedded at all levels of decision-making," she said.

The new Ministry for Disabled People will be housed in the Ministry of Social Development. Sepuloni explained that the new addition will have access to existing shared services and knowledge, allowing it to get up and running quickly. She went on to say, "This is the start of a true partnership between the disability community and the government." According to local media reports, one out of every four New Zealanders has a disability. They are overrepresented in poverty statistics and are subjected to a high level of discrimination.

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