Vacancy - Deputy Chief Executive, Organisational Culture - Whaikaha
Whaikaha—Ministry of Disabled People are advertising for a Deputy Chief Executive, Organisational Culture.
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 welcomes news of permanent increase of Total Mobility subsidy
The announcement that the 75% Total Mobility (TM) subsidy is not just being extended as part of the half price public transport policy, but will be permanent from 1 April 2023 is welcome news, the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) says.
New report highlights experiences of disabled people and people with neurodiversity in care
The Donald Beasley Institute (DBI) has released a research report, Tell Me About You, which provides unique insight into the lives of people with learning disabilities and neurodiversity, in State and faith-based care between 1950 and 1999.
Progress in CAB campaign for inclusion in a digital age
As a result of their strong and persistent advocacy, ‘Commitment 3 – Establish an integrated, multi-channel approach to public services and support’ has been included in the consultation draft of New Zealand’s National Action Plan under the Open Government Partnership.
Phasing out of plastic - with exemptions for plastic straws
From 1 July 2023, the following single-use plastic items will be banned:
produce bags,
tableware (plates, bowls, platters, trays and cutlery),
straws (with exemptions for people who need them to drink because of a disability or health condition).