The New Zealand Disability Strategy's vision is a fully inclusive society that highly values the lives of disabled people and continually enhances their full participation in society. Disabled people, their families and the wider disability sector had extensive input into the Strategy. The Minister for Disability Issues established a Sector Reference Group to provide advice on the content and consultation process for the New Zealand Disability Strategy. The Government consulted widely following the publication of the discussion document, Making a World of Difference - Whakanui Oranga. 700 submissions were received, including feedback from 68 meetings around the country.
Disabled people require excellent support services.
For that reason one of the objectives of the Strategy is to 'create long-term support services centred on the individual'. However, the Strategy is much wider than disability support services. Most of the barriers facing disabled people involve things like public attitudes, human rights, employment and educational opportunities. They are covered by the 14 other objectives of the Strategy. Ensure rights for disabled people.