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Unpacking Disability Law Programme 2017

Unpacking Disability Law Programme 2017

Registrations for our new Unpacking Disability Law Programme is open. This free community based programme is focused on making your legal rights on disability easy to understand.

Unpacking Disability Law is designed for disabled people and supporters.

You can come to the entire programme or you can choose which sessions interest you.

7 March 2017
This Thing Called the Law: Introduction to the Law in Aotearoa New Zealand
Stand Up For Your Rights: Human Rights & Discrimination
Register by 21 February 2017

14 March 2017
Employment Essentials: Pre-employment and Employment Rights
Register by 28 February 2017

21 March 2017
Tools to Keep Safe: Personal Safety Rights and Protections around Domestic Violence, Trespass, Harassment and Cyber Bullying
Register by 7 March 2017

28 March 2017
Law and Order: Criminal Law
Rights and Advice: Dealing with the Police and Going to Court
Register by 14 March 2017

4 April 2017
Navigating your Health Rights: Health and Disability Code of Rights and Complaint Processes
Know Your Rights: Mental Health Rights
Register by 21 March 2017

11 April 2017
Who’s got the Power 1: Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Who’s got the Power 2: Guardianships, Property Managers & Supported Decision Making
Register by 28 March 2017

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Each week the sessions are 10am to 1pm.

To register give us your name, email address, contact phone number, date and session(s) name you are interested. Please email us at info@adl.org.nz, or text 027 457 5140 or ring 09 257 5140.

Access Needs
• The venue is Potters Park Event Centre, Auckland Deaf Society, 164 Balmoral Road, Auckland. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• If you require an NZSL interpreter, please advise us two weeks in advance of your session.
• Please let us know if you require written resources ahead of time for your reader.
• You are welcome to bring a support person, family member or agency with you.
• Please let us know if you have any other access needs.

For further information:
Unpacking Disability Law Flyer (with images)
Unpacking Disability Law Flyer

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