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.

Voting and accessibility

Voting for the 2023 General Election starts on Monday 2 October and finishes at 7pm on election day, Saturday 14 October. The Electoral Commission have information about how to enrol to vote and the voting process in alternate formats.

Sep 11, 2023

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Call for representatives – DPO Coalition

The Disabled People's Organisations (DPO) Coalition is calling for people who are interested in being considered as a representative on advisory groups for particular topics.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 11, 2023

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Accessible Cities and Public Spaces Kōrero Sessions

Victoria University is running four informal sessions looking at the accessibility of public space in Wellington. These will be run by interior architecture students at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University, with Dr Rosie Scott, who is an ally, parent, and teacher of the course.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 11, 2023

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Inquiry into Climate Adaptation – have your say

Parliament’s Environment Committee has opened its Inquiry into Climate Adaptation. The inquiry is considering options for community-led retreat – how communities could be enabled to relocate from areas at high risk from climate change.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 11, 2023

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Online Peer Supporter Training

My Life My Voice is offering Online Peer Supporter Training to disabled people, tāngata whaikaha and people with impairments.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Sep 11, 2023

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