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A policy by and for people with disability
1Department of Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1993
Summary
Disabled Persons Assembly (New Zealand) Inc. developed a national policy to represent people with disabilities. This policy guides the organization, which uniquely includes both individual and corporate members.
Area of Science:
- Social Policy
- Disability Advocacy
- Organizational Development
Background:
- Established in the early 1980s, Disabled Persons Assembly (New Zealand) Inc. serves as a primary advocacy group for individuals with disabilities in New Zealand.
- The organization's unique structure integrates both individual members (people with disabilities and their relatives) and corporate members (agencies and service providers).
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the foundational background and strategic development process for a national policy.
- To outline the essential content and substantive elements of the newly formulated national policy.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis
- Organizational review
- Stakeholder consultation (implied)
Main Results:
- A comprehensive national policy was designed and developed for the organization.
- The policy's structure and key provisions were detailed, reflecting the needs of diverse membership.
Conclusions:
- The national policy provides a unified framework for the Disabled Persons Assembly (New Zealand) Inc.
- The policy development process highlights the organization's commitment to representing its members effectively.