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Amy Hogan, Why we need Accessibility Standards

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is here to provide you with the tools you need to engage with your local MP concerning the urgent need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ever wondered about the rules when you encounter an Access Barrier? Access Matters has you covered!

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Amy Hogan, Talking with your local MP about Accessibility Legislation

Amy Hogan, Co-chair of Access Matters Aotearoa, is here to guide you in initiating a conversation with your local MP about the need for strong accessibility legislation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

But what exactly do we mean by accessibility?

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Best International Documentary contender: ‘AMA – Disability Activism in New Zealand’

Exciting news! Access Matters Aotearoa is thrilled to announce that our short documentary ‘Access Matters Aotearoa – Disability Activism in New Zealand’ has been selected as a contender for Best International Documentary at the Focus on Ability™ Short Film Festival.

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Why People with Disability Get Caught in a Poverty Trap

The link between poverty and disability is clear – but it’s far from inevitable, and we don’t have to accept it as so, write Access Matters Aotearoa Trust co-chairs Amy Hogan and Rebekah Graham.

https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/15-05-2023/why-people-with-disability-get-caught-in-a-poverty-trap


 

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AMA submission on petition 'Help Strengthen the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill'

Access Matters Aotearoa has made a submission to the Petitions Committee regarding the 'Help strengthen the Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill' petition, as follows.


Read/download the AMA Submission in Word format

Read/download the AMA Submission in PDF format

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A Christmas Greeting from Access Matters Aotearoa

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Kāpō Māori Aotearoa awarded National Hauora Māori Partners Innovation and Sustainability Fund grant

This month, Kāpō Māori Aotearoa (KMA) was awarded with a National Hauora Māori Partners Innovation and Sustainability Fund grant (2022/2023). Te Aka Whai Ora are proud to be able to mihi the important mahi KMA do to support tāngata whaikaha Māori and whānau in the health and disability service provision. 

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2022

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Sign & Share Our Petition - Video

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Accessibility Legislation Needs Enforcement and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms

Time To Transform Care And Support For Disabled People

Urgent reform is essential to ensure disabled people have equal access to the care and support they need, the Green Party says in response to a new report that challenges politicians to fix the current system.

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