Disability in New Zealand [microform] : A Study of Rehabilitation and Disability Organizations Second Edition. Monograph #43 / L. R. Newsome
- Bib ID:
- 5496031
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Newsome, L. R
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED299380
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1988
- 61 p.
- ISBN:
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- 0939986566
- 9780939986569
- Summary:
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A study examined the pattern and organization of services for disabled persons in New Zealand. As of 1981, there were between 250,000 and 280,000 disabled persons in New Zealand. The Accident Compensation Act of 1972 provides compensation for up to 80 percent of previous earnings, medical and dental treatment costs, and rehabilitation and training assistance. However, many persons seeking compensation under the act are faced with delays and, at times, failures in the litigation process. New Zealand has a reputation for its advanced attitude toward social welfare and for a variety of rehabilitation services (considering its size). Although advocates for those in need of rehabilitation services have captured the government's attention, the high costs of providing additional services remains a significant barrier. A lack of coordination among existing government services is another problem. Neither does New Zealand have a full training course for rehabilitation professionals. One attractive feature of New Zealand's delivery system for rehabilitation services is its Disability Resource Centre. (A draft paper on rehabilitation, dishabilitation, and the remedial process and a note on a disability resource center proposal are appended). (MN)
- Notes:
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- Availability: World Rehabilitation Fund, 400 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016.
- Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (ED/OSERS), Washington, DC.
- ERIC Note: Produced by the International Exchange of Experts and Information in Rehabilitation. Originally published as an Occasional Paper in Psychology by Massey University, New Zealand.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- World Rehabilitation Fund, Inc., New York, NY
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1988
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