新西兰报告说,该国17%的人口面临残疾,存在大量未得到满足的需求和就业障碍。 New Zealand reports 17% of its population faces disabilities, with significant unmet needs and employment barriers.

新西兰2023年家庭残疾调查显示,17%的人口(即851 000人)患有残疾,其中10%的儿童和18%的成年人受到影响。 New Zealand's 2023 Household Disability Survey reveals that 17% of the population, or 851,000 people, experience disabilities, with 10% of children and 18% of adults affected. 调查突出了诸如有限就业机会等障碍,75%的非工作残疾人希望工作。 The survey highlights barriers like limited employment opportunities, with 75% of non-working disabled individuals wanting to work. 政府承诺为残疾支助服务提供创纪录的11亿美元,并设立了Whaikaha,重点改善残疾人的生活。 The government pledged a record $1.1 billion for disability support services and established Whaikaha to focus on improving disabled individuals' lives. 此外,62%的残疾人至少有一个未得到满足的护理或支助需求。 Additionally, 62% of disabled people have at least one unmet need for care or support.