Data shows that disabled people continue to face worse social and economic outcomes, and that disabled children and children living with disabled people are more likely to experience hardship.
The webinar explored recent research commissioned by MSD on why this is happening and what can be done to uphold the right of tāngata whaikaha Māori and all disabled people to a decent standard of living.
The panel included advocates with lived experience and researchers: Moira Wilson, Dr Jonathan Godfrey, Dr Rebecca Gray, Helena Tuteao and Dr Fiona Cram.
Minister for Disability Issues and Social Development Hon Louise Upston provided a video message which is shared in the link below.
The discussion was hosted by Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
