Glossary
There are many terms and acronyms that are confusing to the parents and whanau of disabled children.
On this page we provide a glossary of key terms and acronyms.
Acronyms
| ACC | Accident Compensation Corporation |
| CAB | Citizens Advice Bureau |
| DHB | District Health Board |
| DSD | Disability Services Directorate |
| DPA | Disabled Person's Assembly |
| GP | General Practitioner or Family Doctor |
| MOE | Ministry of Education |
| MOH | Ministry of Health - Disability Services Directorate |
| MSD | Ministry of Social Development |
| NASC | Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination |
| PATH | Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope |
| PPPR Act | The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act |
| SIL | Supported Independent Living |
| SLT | Speech Language Therapist |
| ORS | Ongoing Resourcing Scheme |
| OT | Occupational Therapist |
| WEKA | What Everybody Keeps Asking |
| WINZ | Work and Income New Zealand |
