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    From the New Zealand Crippled Children Society to CCS Disability Action : a social and political history of a disability organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand moving from charity to social action : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy: Social Policy, Massey University, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2012) Schorer, Mathilde Theresia Maria
    The New Zealand Crippled Children Society, founded in 1935, has emerged as CCS Disability Action in the first decade of the 21st century. This thesis covers the social history of the organisation from 1935 to 1945 and 1997 to 2008, placing it into the societal context of Aotearoa New Zealand by exploring previous histories, examining historical documents and collecting information in interviews with key players. Analysis of the documentary and interview data is guided by questions about the influence on CCSDA by: • The changing perception and language around impairment and disability in the last 75 years and the influence of the social model of disability • The bicultural perspective crucial to social history in Aotearoa New Zealand expanding to multicultural considerations • The emergence of the disability rights movement and the importance of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Key developments in social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and the relationship of non profit organisations and the State with the crosspollination of innovative ideas and the varying balance of power Recommendations for CCSDA suggest continuing as a champion for the rights of disabled children and keeping the combination of quality service and social change agenda. A comprehensive history of CCS Disability Action is recommended as an acknowledgment of disabled people’s contribution to CCSDA and to society in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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    Hand rails into the ocean : contrasting human rights disability policy and real-lived experiences in the Cook Islands : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Development Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
    (Massey University, 2012) Mourie, Robyn
    Globally, the Convention of Rights for Persons with Disability (CRPD) is coming into force, with over 100 countries ratifying to date. Moreover, policy-makers and practitioners in the disability field are increasingly looking to evidence-based strategies to assess and maximise the sometimes limited resources that Governments, NGOs and people with disabilities have. Of vital importance is that this assessment is undertaken alongside people with disabilities and any priority needs are understood within the local, cultural context. That said, the Cook Islands ratified the CRPD in May 2009, after strong lobbying from several local disability groups. However, the CRPD has not necessarily come into play in the real-life experiences for people with disabilities in the Cook Islands. There appears to be a lack of awareness surrounding not only the lived-experience of people with disability, but what the priority needs may be. This was recently highlighted also by disability groups in the Cook Islands being undecided on a priority project when a funding application was offered by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF). With this in mind the aim of this research was to explore alongside people with disabilities their attitudes around disability, barriers to development and prioritised needs though application of an emancipatory methodological approach. The main method of data collection was through story-telling which not only fits with Cook Island tradition and allowed for a rich dialogue, but sought to ensure that the voices of those living with a disability were heard and documented. Findings reveal a weak human rights perception around disability, largely due to a lack of self-belief by the people with disabilities. It was also found that even though good human-rights disability policy is in place, the two most prioritised needs; a lack of assistive aids and education on disability awareness hampered the personal development of people with disabilities. Hence, a new rights-based and capabilities approach assessment tool and action plan has been designed to further identify gaps and subsequently, future funding for this area is now in the application process with the PDF.