Disability Law - Know Your Rights

Auckland Disability Law are coming to Waitaha (Canterbury) to present 3 free sessions on your legal rights in education, decision making and employment. You are welcome to attend one or more events.

Session 1 - 9.30 to 11am - Advocating for Your Child’s Rights in Education
Suitable for parents/whānau - your rights under the Education Act and advocacy strategies.

Session 2 -11.15am to 12.45pm - Supported decision making and the Protection of Personal and Property Rights (PPPR) Act
Suitable for disabled people and also parents/whānau and other support people - supported decision making, enduring powers of attorney and orders under the PPPR Act.

Lunch from 12.45 to 1.15pm

Session 3 - 1.15pm to 2.45pm - Employment
Suitable for disabled people - knowing what can and cannot be asked in an interview, reasonable accommodations in the workplace, pay/leave entitlements and disability related dismissals.

Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible. There will be NZSL Interpreters present. There will be a selection of hot drinks and some finger food at midday including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options. If you have other accessibility requirements, please email admin@eglwaitaha.org

Support Person If you have a support person attending with you, please book a ticket for them as well.

This event is being hosted by Enabling Good Lives (EGL) Waitaha Regional Leadership Group, Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA), and Aspire Canterbury