Who is involved in making it work

There are also some key groups who have particular responsibilities under the Strategy. They are:

• Disabled people, families, whānau, allies and the disability community and sector – providing input through governance, independent perspectives and public consultation.
• Cabinet – responsible for considering regular reports and making decisions on implementation of the Strategy through the Disability Action Plan.
• Ministerial Committee on Disability Issues – supports co-ordination of implementation across government.
• Independent Monitoring Mechanism – responsible for providing an independent perspective on implementation of the Strategy.
• Chief Executives’ Group on Disability Issues (and Senior Officials Group) and Disabled People’s Organisations – responsible for governance and coordination of the Disability Action Plans.
• Government agencies – responsible for implementing the Strategy according to the priorities agreed in the Disability Action Plan.
• All New Zealanders – breaking down the barriers of a disabling society and supporting implementation of the Strategy.
• Local Territorial Authorities (City, District and Regional Councils) – consider their responsibility for disabled people in the space they oversee, in line with the Strategy and the Convention.
• Private sector, businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations – ensure their business as usual is inclusive and responsive to disabled people on an equal basis with others.