Whaikaha updates about changes to Purchasing Rules and EMS

Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People has updated its webpage about the changes to Purchasing Rules and Equipment Modification Services (EMS), including NZSL and accessible formats, and answers to questions about transport, family carers, and EMS.

NZSL and accessible formats about the funding change announcement on 18 March

• NZSL: Whaikaha announcement of funding changes – 18 March NZSL (external link)
• Easy Read (PDF): Whaikaha announcement of funding changes – 18 March Easy Read (PDF)
• Braille: Whaikaha announcement of funding changes – 18 March Braille (BRF)
• Audio: Whaikaha announcement of funding changes – 18 March Audio (MP3)
• Large print (Word): Whaikaha announcement of funding changes – 18 March Large print (DOCX)

NZSL and accessible formats about the changes to the Purchasing Guidance

• NZSL: Purchasing Guidance NZSL (external link)
• Braille: Purchasing Guidance Braille (BRF 11KB)
• Audio: Purchasing Guidance Audio (MP3 4.9MB)
• Large print (Word): Purchasing Guidance Large print (DOCX 82KB)

Note: Easy Read is underway.

Updated questions and information

• Information on transport
• Information and questions on family carers
• Equipment and Modification Services change

Read the Questions and answers: Changes to Purchasing Rules and EMS.
Read about the Changes to Purchasing Rules.