DPA Bubble hui - Auckland budget cuts
Join DPA on Saturday 18 March in a discussion about Auckland Council’s proposed budget cuts and what they may mean for disabled people.
News
RIP Judy Heumann, leading disability rights activist
Leading US disability rights advocate Judith “Judy” Heumann passed away in Washington DC on March 4, 2023.
Extension to closing date for survivors to register with the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
Following requests from survivors, and major disruption for those who have been impacted by the major weather events, the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care is extending the closing date of survivor registrations by three weeks.The new closing date is Tuesday 21 March 2023.
Insurance claim support for homeowners affected by flooding / cyclone
The New Zealand Claims Resolution Service (NZCRS) has been launched to provide expert support to homeowners with insurance claims after natural disasters to avoid disputes, resolve issues, and ensure claims are settled in a timely manner.
Removing barriers: Reasonable accommodation of disabled people in Aotearoa - updated guide
The Chief Ombudsman, Human Rights Commission and Disabled People’s Organisations Coalition have jointly published ‘Removing barriers: Reasonable accommodation of disabled people in Aotearoa’ – an updated guide about reasonable accommodation of disabled people in Aotearoa.