"Independance through Information"
(Na Te Mohio Ka Aranga Mai Te Kaha)

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The Disability Information Service is a free community service with accurate and up-to-date information on a wide range of disability and related health issues. We offer a free, confidential, impartial service.

Our Vision: Equity and equality for all.

Our Mission: To provide each person who has a disability the opportunity to choose a lifestyle that encourages interaction in the community, enables maximum independence and gives choices similar to those available to people without disabilities.

We provide information on

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To

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