Accessibility
The Ministry of Social Development is delivering a programme of work to ensure the public sector is accessible for everyone and inclusive of disabled people.
Accessibility Charter
The Ministry of Social Development is delivering a programme of work to ensure the public sector is accessible for everyone and inclusive of disabled people.
The programme is delivered across central and local government, including core public sector agencies, Crown entities, District Health Board’s (DHBs), and local authorities.
The first step in the programme is for organisations to endorse their commitment to providing accessible information.
Making Aotearoa accessible
Government has stated that a new and innovative approach is needed to meaningfully improve accessibility in New Zealand.
Improving accessibility is vital if New Zealand is to support disabled people to achieve fundamental human rights. As a result, Government is introducing a new framework that takes a progressive approach to identifying, preventing, and removing barriers to participation for disabled people, tāngata whaikaha Māori, and others with accessibility needs.
Accessibility Guide: Leading the way in accessible information
The "Accessibility Guide: Leading the way in accessible information" outlines what accessibility is, why accessibility is important, and how the public sector makes sure its information and communications are accessible for disabled people.
Accessibility and alternate formats – all-of-government process
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is responsible for coordinating all-of-government’s management of alternate formats – Easy Read, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), braille, audio and large print. It is also responsible for coordinating advice on creating accessible information.
Quick reference guides
These Quick Reference Guides, alongside the Accessibility Guide, will support you to deliver appropriate communications for disabled people.
Accessibility Charter training
The 2-hour free workshops on digital accessibility are run by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) in collaboration with the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and members of the Disabled People Organisations (DPOs). The workshops are open to all staff from central government organisations, including Public Service and Non-Public Service departments, Crown Agencies, District Health Boards, as well as local government bodies.
