This week is International Week of Deaf People and, as part of the week, tomorrow, 23 September is International Day of Sign Languages. This year's theme is ‘A world where Deaf people everywhere can sign anywhere’.
The New Zealand Down Syndrome Association (NZDSA) is hosting a virtual conference to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month with the central theme 'With Us Not For Us'.
Autism NZ is holding a Prepare to Vote pop-up event for anyone who would benefit from extra preparation for voting in a building designed to be a positive space for people with sensory needs.
People in the Dunedin and Taieri electorates are invited to hear from their election candidates in the My Votes Count election forum organised by the Disabled Persons Assembly (DPA) alongside Livingwell Disability Resource Centre, and People First NZ.