Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

DPA's engages with New Zealand's disability community. We want to turn our rights into reality so we can live in a country where every person is able to live and work, and simply be who they are.

DPA submission on the Adoption in Aotearoa Discussion Paper

DPA strongly believes that our adoption laws need to be changed to align with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to end the decades of discrimination and marginalisation in the adoption process for both disabled children and parents.

Sep 18, 2021

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Reporting your human rights and Covid-19 issues and concerns

You can find information about human rights in relation to the Covid-19 situation including information about: your general rights, your rights when interacting with the police, and employment rights on the Human Rights Commission's dedicated Covid-19 website.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 18, 2021

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Covid 19 Travel Support fund for essential workers with disabilities

As part of the Job Support Funds program, the Ministry of Social Development has set up transport assistance funding for essential workers with disabilities travelling to and from work during Alert Levels 3 and 4.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 18, 2021

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Vaccine Accessibility

Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 12 and over can book their free COVID-19 vaccination now.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 18, 2021

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New Easy Read available (booking Covid vaccinations, What is Alert Level 3?, getting food at Alert Levels 3 and 4)

Several new Easy Read information sheets have been put out on booking Covid vaccinations, What is Alert Level 3?, and getting food at Alert Levels 3 and 4.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 4, 2021

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