Speeches 

Huntington Disease Conference

Ruth Dyson

20.09.2008

Because of the genetic nature of Huntington's, there are extra challenges for families and that means access to appropriate support and care is crucial.

Speech notes for Ruth Dyson Minister for Disability Issues address to Huntington Disease Conference - venue: Christchurch Town Hall.

Rau rangatira maa,

tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra.

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.

[Distin...  more +

Address to the National Residential Intellectual Disability

Ruth Dyson

19.10.2007

Good morning, and thank you for inviting me to speak at your Conference today.

20/07/2006

Address to the National Residential Intellectual Disability Conference 2006 11.30am Dunedin Centre, Dunedin

Rau rangatira maa,
tenei te mihi ki a koutou i runga i te kaupapa o te ra.
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena ko...  more +

Disabled Person Employment Promotion (Repeal and Related Matters)

Ruth Dyson

27.03.2007

This Bill ensures that disabled people have access to the same employment conditions, rights and entitlements as other New Zealanders.

This Bill ensures that disabled people have access to the same employment conditions, rights and entitlements as other New Zealanders.

Repealing the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion Act 1960 is an important step in ensuring that the abilities, potential, contribution, and r...  more +