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Disability
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No one should be missing out on the benefits of being active because they have a disability.
Our Disability Plan guides our commitment to working in partnership, investing, and building system-wide capability to deliver better outcomes for disabled people.
Working in partnership, we aim to create sustainable change in the play, active recreation and sport sector so disabled tamariki and rangatahi have quality opportunities to participate in the physical activities of their choice.
Disability Plan Progress Report
2019-2024
In 2019, Sport NZ launched the Disability Plan to address inequities for disabled people in play, active recreation and sport. This report shows the progress Sport NZ and the sector have made since then towards increasing quality opportunities and experiences for disabled tamariki and rangatahi.
Through Sport NZ’s 2024-2028 Strategy, we're committed to supporting the sector to provide quality opportunities and experiences for disabled people, so that we can achieve the vision we all want to see — a New Zealand where everyone enjoys the benefits of being active.
Including disabled young people
This video series is about including disabled tamariki and rangatahi in sport and recreation. Learn what we can do to ensure everyone enjoys the benefits of being active, regardless of their disability, and hear from disabled young people themselves about how small changes can make a big difference to their lives.
Disability sport in community clubs
The provision of sport for disabled people was a key focus of the 2023 National Sport Club Survey – an annual snapshot of the management, operation and governance of New Zealand’s 7,500 sport clubs. The survey provides insights into how community sport clubs around the country are providing participation opportunities and being inclusive of disabled people.
Community Stories
Featured Case Study
Students watch wheelchair rugby for the first time
On 20-24 March, the Wheel Blacks battled for a 2024 Paralympics spot at the World Wheelchair Rugby Tournament in Wellington. For many of the St. Joseph's students who attended the game versus Brazil, it was their first time ever watching a Paralympic sport. What did they think of wheelchair rugby? Watch the video below to find out.
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