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Disability around the world Blog Part 3- New Zealand Accessibility “Society and systems should not discriminate against persons with any disability, including those who have physical, visual, hearing, speech, intellectual or mental impairments. If the persons with disabilities are unable… Continue Reading →

6. Laws and Policies: In 1854 Institutions were established for people who experienced mental illness.  The Lunatics Ordinance in 1856 provided safety and custody of those who were considered dangerously insane, and the care of those who were of unsound… Continue Reading →

Part 1- New Zealand The official Name: New Zealand/Aotearoa (Maori) Where: New Zealand is a group of islands that is in the Southeastern Pacific Ocean. There are two main islands the North and South Islands separated by the Cook Straight…. Continue Reading →

What’s going on in the world Journal   I happened to be on social media on my lunch break this week and was sent a link, possibly because of all the research I have done lately online with disability.    This… Continue Reading →

Hello,  The country I chose to do my report on is New Zealand.  I am also interested in how New Zealand compares to the United States with the care of their elderly population that have Dementia or Alzheimer Disease.  I did… Continue Reading →