The disability information service is a free community information and referral service, holding a wide range of information on disability and health related problems in the Canterbury Region. We are the only information service, focus on providing disability information for people in the Christchurch area.

FREE – IMPARTIAL – CONFIDENTAL

Our large resource area contains information on

Accommodation
Travel/Transport
Employment
Disabilities/Disorders
Equipment
Community
Organisations & Support Groups
Building Access and Design
Education
Legislation
Finance/Benefits
Recreation/Leisure
Mobility

Service Publication & Meeting

• Christchurch Services Directory: The Christchurch Services Directory contains over 280 community organisations in the health and disability sector. This publication is updated twice a year. It is compiled and sold by the Disability Information Service.

• DIScover Newsletter: Quarterly Newsletter filled with useful information including recreational Feature, Service Profiles, New Snippets, Classifieds. Released in March, June, September, and December.

• Network Meetings: Four meetings are held during the year in March, June, September and November – for people working in the health and disability sector.

• Equipment Database: Equipment database, of hire and sales equipment throughout New Zealand

Resources include

• Funding Information Service Database – Computer database of funding information for community groups and individuals

• Travel Axcess Motel/Hotel Database – Provides Information on the accessibility of hotels and motel accommodation throughout New Zealand

• Design Access: Design Access Standards Association of New Zealand publication.

• Equipment Database: We hold an equipment database, outlining hire and sales equipment thoughout New Zealand

Contact Details

Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm
Phone (03) 366 6189
Fax (03) 379 5939
Email: dis@disinfo.co.nz

Disability Information Service
Disabled Persons Centre
314 Worcester Street
P.O. Box 32-074
Christchurch
NEW ZEALAND

Located between Stanmore Road and Fitzgerald Ave.