THE Intellectual DISABILITY ACT

WHY WAS THE THE Intellectual DISABILITY ACT MADE

ESTABILISHES A SCHEME WHICH AUTHROISES COMPULSORY CARE AND REHAB FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY WHO HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH A PRISONER OFFENSE and aims to ensure that such individuals receive appropriate support and treatment rather than simply punitive measures.

THE PURPOSE OF THE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY ACT

PROVIDES COURTS WITH APPROPRIATE COMPULSORY CARE/ REHAB OPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WTH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

TO RECOGNISE AND SAFEGUARD SPECIAL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO THE ACT

Provide appropriate use of different levels of care who, while no longer subject to criminal justice system, remain subject to the act

WHAT IS THE Whaio Te Ao Marama / Māori Disability Action Plan 2012

ESTABLISHED PRIORITISED AREAS OF ACTION TO ENABLETHE DISABLED MĀORI TO ACHIEVE THEIR ASPIRATIONS AND REDUCE BARRIERS THAT MAY IMPEDE THEM FROM GAINING BETTER OUTCOMES

WHAT ARE Whaio Te Ao Marama / Māori Disability Action Plan 2012 AIMS

IMPROVE OUTCOMES

BETTER SUPPORT

GOOD PARTNERSHIP

MONITORING AND REPORTING ON THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF THE ACT

WHAT IS Faivo Ora / National Pacifica Disability Plan 2014

ENABLES DISABLED PASIFIKA PEOPLE TO LIVE IN THEIR HOMES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITIES

WHAT IS DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS)

AIM TO HAVE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH DISABLED PEOPLE AND HELP THEM TAKE PART IN THE COMMUNITY by providing support and assistance tailored to their individual needs.

WHAT IS NZ DISABILED STRAGERY

• EDUCATION

• EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC SECRUITY

• HEALTH AND WELLBEING- BARRIER FREE AND EXCLUSIVE, HEALTH PASSPORT

• RIGHTS PROTECTION ADN JUSTICE-SAFEGUARDING ADULTS FROM ABUSE

• ACCESSIABILITY

• ATTIUDES

• CHOICE AND CONTROL

• LEADERSHIP