making use of existing specialist media such as CALD communities’ publications, and student and community radio. Key accessibility resources This section includes resources that provide information on at least one of the following: information accessibility physical accessibility contacts for CALD communities disabled organisations, and people’s CDEM information related to people with disabilities or CALD communities. Age Concern promotes healthy, active ageing to people of all ages, and Age Concern works in cooperation with other organisations. Age Concern works for the rights and wellbeing of older people and towards an inclusive society, where older people are respected, valued, supported and empowered. More information is available on their website . The Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand (Blind Citizens NZ) is a Association of national organisation of, and for, blind citizens of New Zealand. Blind Blind Citizens of Citizens NZ advocates on blindness-related issues and assists New Zealand government and health agencies, local authorities, utilities, and other organisations in improving services to blind people. Blind Citizens NZ provides opportunities for blind people to meet, socialise, and support each other by sharing information and experiences. Their website is at . The Barrier Free Trust provides advice, support, and training in ensuring Barrier Free Trust built environments are able to be accessed by everyone. Their website is at . Some local authorities may work with CALD community advisory CALD community panels/groups that provide advice on a range of issues related to CALD advisory groups communities. The Ministry of Social Development Community Investment website lists Community – organisations which engage with some refugee and migrant communities. Investment Search for and migrant on the home page. (Ministry of Social ‘Refugee networks’ Development) Deaf Aotearoa is a nationwide provider of services to Deaf people. Deaf Deaf Aotearoa Aotearoa is Deaf-led and works with government agencies, businesses New Zealand and other organisations to provide information and resources on life for Deaf New Zealanders, Deaf culture, and New Zealand Sign Language. This includes making sign language videos.
making use of existing specialist media such as CALD communities’ publications, and student and community radio. Key accessibility resources This section includes resources that provide information on at least one of the following: information accessibility physical accessibility contacts for CALD communities disabled people’s organisations, and CDEM information related to people with disabilities or CALD communities. Age Concern Age Concern promotes healthy, active ageing to people of all ages, and works in cooperation with other organisations. Age Concern works for the rights and wellbeing of older people and towards an inclusive society, where older people are respected, valued, supported and empowered. More information is available on their website . Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand The Association of Blind Citizens of New Zealand (Blind Citizens NZ) is a national organisation of, and for, blind citizens of New Zealand. Blind Citizens NZ advocates on blindness-related issues and assists government and health agencies, local authorities, utilities, and other organisations in improving services to blind people. Blind Citizens NZ provides opportunities for blind people to meet, socialise, and support each other by sharing information and experiences. Their website is at . Barrier Free Trust The Barrier Free Trust provides advice, support, and training in ensuring built environments are able to be accessed by everyone. Their website is at . CALD community advisory groups Some local authorities may work with CALD community advisory panels/groups that provide advice on a range of issues related to CALD communities. Community Investment (Ministry of Social Development) The Ministry of Social Development – Community Investment website lists organisations which engage with some refugee and migrant communities. Search for ‘Refugee and migrant networks’ on the home page. Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand Deaf Aotearoa is a nationwide provider of services to Deaf people. Deaf Aotearoa is Deaf-led and works with government agencies, businesses and other organisations to provide information and resources on life for Deaf New Zealanders, Deaf culture, and New Zealand Sign Language. This includes making sign language videos.
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