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Today the Government announced transformative changes for disabled people. The announcement was livestreamed and is now available to watch on the Attitude TV website and in alternate formats.

The Disabled Person Assembly (DPA) NZ welcomes today’s announcement of the establishment of a new Ministry for Disabled People and the national implementation of the Enabling Good Lives approach.

Yesterday the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission’s released their first report: 'Access and Choice Programme: Report on the first two years - Te Hōtaka mō Ngā Whai Wāhitanga me Ngā Kōwhiringa: He purongo mo ngā rua tau tuatahi'.

Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni and the Minister of Health Andrew Little are announcing significant changes to the disability system, as we take steps towards making Aotearoa New Zealand a non-disabling society.

A brief overview of the DPO Coalition's activities over the last few months including the Health Charter, Disability Action Plan Review, Barriers to Covid Vaccination, Enabling Good Lives, 2023 Disability Survey, and Accelerating Accessibility.