Disability Law - Know Your Rights

EGL Waitaha Regional Leadership Team, Aspire Canterbury and Disabled Persons Assembly NZ (DPA) are proud to host 2 days of free sessions on disabled people's rights. 

Both days will be at BrainTree Wellness Centre, 70 Langdon’s Road, Papanui, Christchurch. 

Day 1 – 4 April 2025 

• Session 1 - 10am to 11.30am - Advocating for your child’s Rights in Education. 
  Suitable for parents/whānau and will cover disabled children's rights under the Education Act and advocacy strategies. 

Break - 11.30am to 12.15pm - Finger-food plus hot and cold drinks will be provided for free. There is also a cafe onsite where you can purchase barista coffee and other items. 

• Session 2 -12.15pm to 1.45pm - Supported decision making and the Protection of Personal and Property Rights (PPPR) Act.
  Suitable for disabled people, parents/whānau and other support people and will cover orders under the PPPR Act such as welfare guardianship, property administration and property management.

Day 2 – 11 April 2025 

• Session 1 - 10am to 11.30am - Your rights in Employment 
  Suitable for disabled people, parents/whānau and other support people and will cover what can and cannot be asked in an interview, reasonable accommodations in the workplace, pay/leave entitlements and disability related dismissals.

Break - 11.30am to 12.15pm - Finger-food plus hot and cold drinks will be provided for free. There is also a cafe onsite where you can purchase barista coffee and other items. 

• Session 2 - 12.15pm to 1.45pm - Your Housing rights
  Suitable for disabled people, parents/whānau and other support people and will cover rights and responsibilities as a tenant, landlords’ obligations and how to resolve problems in a tenancy.

Accessibility 

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please indicate other accessibility requirements, including NZSL Interpretation, when you book your free ticket/s or email admin@eglwaitaha.org for more information. 

Parking  

There is free parking, including accessible parking, at the venue.  

Support Person 

If you have a support person attending with you, please book a free ticket for them as well. 
 
To find out more about this event, please email admin@eglwaitaha.org