Michael Aldridge

Michael is the National Chairperson and President of the Top of the South Region. Michael lives in Nelson, New Zealand where he works in a fish factory. Michael is a long standing member of People First and he has represented People First on a range of committee over the years. He is currently on the Advisory Committee for Work4US, People First’s employment advocacy service

Session

Nothing about us without us

Time: 2:00am - 2:45am

Location: Red Room

Find out about People First New Zealand, who we are and what we do.

Employment for people with disability

Time: 3:00am - 4:00am

Location: Red Room

Explore the facts, statistics and experiences of people with disabilities in open employment, supported employment, unemployment and under employment both here and New Zealand.