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Inclusion

"Other Stats NZ surveys produce data about disabled people. However, these surveys are not designed to estimate disability prevalence, as they include fewer questions to identify disabled people. Instead, they are useful for comparing life situations of disabled and non-disabled people in areas such as employment, housing, income, and wellbeing. The 2023 HDS produces the best estimate of disability prevalence currently available."

"An estimated 17 percent of people living in New Zealand households were disabled in 2023, according to figures released by Stats NZ today."

Disabled people have the right to be treated fairly, with respect and to be free from ableism. We undertake a number of projects, as the Human Rights Commission, to remove barriers for disabled people....

What inclusive education means

Children and young people learn best when they:

• feel accepted

• enjoy positive relationships with their fellow learners and teachers, and

• are able to be active, visible members of the learning community.

Inclusive education means all children and young people are engaged and achieve through being present, participating, learning and belonging. It means all learners are welcomed by their local early learning service and school, and are supported to play, learn, contribute and participate in all aspects of life at the school or service....