Has ensured that the blind speak for themselves to Government, service providers, and the community in general.

The national multi-sport organization for the blind and visually impaired.

An incorporated society of members which enhances the interests, advancement, independence and well-being of New Zealanders who are deaf or hearing impaired, and their families.

Disability awareness and support.

A charity that trains unwanted dogs from the SPCA as Hearing Ear Dogs/Hearing Dogs for the deaf and places them with hearing-impaired New Zealanders.

Many children are labelled hyperactive or as suffering with ADD when they attend school. There is some concern about "labelling" children when they do not respond in an acceptable way to the school, perhaps reflecting an inadequacy in the teachers rather than the pupils. Medication to suppress hyperactive children is often prescribed with side-effects such as dizziness, headaches, drowsiness, blurred vision, gastrointestinal problems and depression.

Learning disabilities are a common cause of frustration for children and adults. It is estimated that as high as 15 percent of Americans have some sort of learning disability. By definition, they are defined as the psychological or neurological conditions that influence a person's ability to communicate and learn efficiently. While people who have disorders such as ADHD and autism may very well also possess learning disabilities