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.

FASD-CAN 10th Anniversary

On July 5, 2013, FASD-CAN was officially incorporated as a society. It was created by a group of passionate people whose tamariki were living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – or suspected to be living with it.

Jul 9, 2023

1 min read

Is There Anybody Out There? Documentary by disabled filmmaker Ella Glendining

In 'Is There Anybody Out There?', Director Ella Glendining sets out to find someone with a body just like hers, while painting a deeply authentic portrait of what it means to live a proudly disabled life in an ableist world.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 9, 2023

1 min read

Vacancies – Lead and Senior Advisors for FVSV Accessibility Fund, MSD

he Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is advertising for a Lead Advisor and a Senior Advisor to be part of the team delivering the Accessible Family Violence and Sexual Violence Services (FVSV) for Disabled People project.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 9, 2023

1 min read

DPA submission - Hamilton City Council Hayes Paddock Community Neighbourhood Changes

DPA made a submission to Hamilton City Council on the Hayes Paddock Community Neighbourhood Changes, which has seven recommendations.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 4, 2023

1 min read

DPA submission - Wellington City Council Miramar Minor Safety Works

DPA made a submission to Wellington City Council on the Miramar Minor Safety Works, which had three recommendations.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ

Jul 4, 2023

1 min read