Who are we?

YES comprises of a team of skilled individuals, passionate about providing effective information, support and services to disabled youth and learning differences, their families / whanau, and other organisations and groups within the sector.

Hannah Butson, Southern Regional I.Lead Coordinator

Hannah is the Southern Regional Coordinator for I.Lead. Based in Dunedin, Hannah moved to New Zealand in 2003 and has been active in the disability space for a few years, starting first in inclusive education before moving into the health and disability workforce. Hannah started her journey as a member of I.Lead in 2024 before joining the Dunedin commitee and now feels very priveleged to coordinate I.Lead in the South Island. Hannah has lived experience of invisible disabilities, including being proudly autistic, and having a physical disability and experiences other health issues alongside these.

She is extremely passionate about supporting others who have similar experiences to her and loves seeing the success of the young people involved in I.Lead. 

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