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The Role of Families

NEGL supports the critical role that family, whānau and including, but not limited to, aiga, play in the lives of disabled people, and acknowledges the interdependence and reciprocity within families. Disabled people – as parents, partners, siblings, children etc – give and receive care within their family.

Latoa Halatau

Latoa is part of Civil Society international disability inclusive development using UNCRPD.

The Social Model and its relationship with Enabling Good Lives

The social model[1] of disability argues that environments and attitudes disable people living with impairments. It was developed by disabled activists following the lead of the civil rights movement and second wave feminism in the early 1970s. It is best understood when contrasted with the dominant individual model.

The Kaitūhono/Connector Role

The Kaitūhono/Connector role is a relationship-based role that respects the autonomy and authority of disabled people. Kaitūhono/Connectors (Independent facilitators) walk alongside a disabled person and/or their family, aiga and whanāu and support them to realise their goals and aspirations so they can live a good life.

EGL Definition

Enabling Good Lives Definition

Facilitator Resources

National Leadership Group Discussion Papers

Individualised Funding (IF) and EGL

Reframing Respite through a Wellbeing and Resilience Lens

The meaning of respite as stated in a dictionary is “a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant”. This implies that disabled children and people are difficult, unpleasant and as such disability is often perceived as something undesirable and burdensome.

Shane McInroe

Born in Greymouth, Shane split his school years between the West Coast and Christchurch.