Disabilities

Association of Blind Citizens - - Has ensured that the blind speak for themselves to Government, service providers, and the community in general.

Blind Sport New Zealand - - The national multi-sport organization for the blind and visually impaired.

CCS Waikato Inc. - - Disability awareness and support.

DPA (New Zealand) - - An umbrella organisation representing people with disabilities, the organisations involved in advocacy on their behalf, and service providers.

Enable New Zealand - - A multi-service organisation working to assist people whose lives are touched by disability. Services are available to people with disabilities, their families, employers, health professionals and disability support organisations.

The Hearing Association Inc New Zealand - - For the welfare of all people affected by hearing loss. Products and advice.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People New Zealand - - A charity that trains unwanted dogs from the SPCA as Hearing Ear Dogs/Hearing Dogs for the deaf and places them with hearing-impaired New Zealanders.

IHC - - Provider of services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Life Unlimited - - A member of the New Zealand Disabilities Resource Centres.

National Foundation for the Deaf, (NFD), Inc. - - An incorporated society of members which enhances the interests, advancement, independence and well-being of New Zealanders who are deaf or hearing impaired, and their families.

NZ Health and Disability Email Discussion and Chat Group - - A group designed to help others who have health or disability issues, and for parents of disabled kids, children with disabled parents, friends or family.

The Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind - - Information about blindness issues, guide dog services, library services for the blind, equipment for blind people.