From:
Kathryn Parrish
To:
accessibility (MSD)
Cc:
Andi Buchanan
Subject:
Fw: Individual Request - Creative NZ
Date:
Wednesday, 5 July 2023 5:20:31 pm
Attachments:
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20230523 CNZ Plain Language Funding Agreement for translation into EasyRead.docx
20230523 Creative New Zealand EasyRead request.docx
Hi s9(2)(a)
Andi and I have gone through our email correspondence with CNZ about this (the
conversation started back in March). Andi also spoke to Elizabeth Beale at CNZ about the
individual's request, I believe Cindy was also contacted and we also offered to meet with
the individual and CNZ to discuss Easy Read in general, but not the details that are the
contract document.
In multiple emails, our continued advice was that we cannot translate a legal document,
even a plain language document, into Easy Read. Easy Read is not fit for purpose when it
comes to legal documents, due to the ramifications if we misinterpret or incorrectly
explain something. An Easy Read document would not meet legal agreement standards. It
would also make the Easy Read document incredibly long as we would need to explain
each legal concept, therefore reducing accessibility. We recommended that we could
translate a short guide to go with the contract - explaining what the contract is about
rather than the details in the contract. And we also suggested that the person obtain an
advocate to assist them with reading the Easy Read guide to the contract and the contract
before signing it and recommended they contact Personal Advocacy and Safeguarding
Trust.
I can send you the email chain if that helps. Sorry no easy answer with this one.
Ngā mihi
Kathryn Parrish (she/her)
Manager
Make it Easy Kia Māmā Mai | People First New Zealand Inc. Ngā Tāngata
Tuatahi
Address: Level 4, 173-175 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 9199 Marion
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